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Technical Writer/Editor

BAE Systems

Rockville, MD 20850

~ 37 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's Degree in English and 4 years work experience
  • Excellent written communication skills with a strong grasp of English language rules, spelling, and grammar skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills. Must coordinate with Engineering Technologists and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to produce timely, high-quality documentation.
  • Research. Interviewing SMEs and researching tools to gather accurate information.
  • Attention to Detail. Precision in checking technical accuracy and consistency.
  • Expertise with tools such as Microsoft Word and Visio
  • Edits documents and presentations for content, relevance, clarity, persuasiveness, comprehensiveness, overall tone, and spelling/grammatical errors
  • Configuration Management of technical documentation throughout a products lifecycle.
  • Ability to meet deadlines for contract deliverables while juggling multiple projects
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Technical Writer - active Top Secret required

General Dynamics Information Technology

Washington, DC 20011

~ 34 min OnsiteUrgently HiringHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Top Secret
  • Top Secret/SCI
  • US Citizenship Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, English , or related field . Experience may be substituted for education .
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably in a technology-driven environment.
  • Familiarity with industry-standard writing styles or government-specific guidelines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to quickly understand and translate technical information and concepts into clear documentation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining POA&Ms; or similar project plans.
  • Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a proactive approach to identifying gaps or inconsistencies in documentation.
  • Familiarity with Agile or ITIL frameworks, as related to technical writing .
  • Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret and SCI eligible
  • Location: Onsite
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Sr. Technical Writer

Leidos

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

~ 39 min Onsite

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination.
  • US citizenship is required per contract.
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical Communication or 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master's with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or 8-12+ years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree.
  • 7+ years of professional technical writing experience, preferably supporting complex technology, software, systems engineering, defense, or intelligence programs.
  • Experience documenting complex software, systems, cloud, or DevSecOps environments.
  • Experience creating system documentation, architecture documents, SOPs, user guides, and release documentation.
  • Hands-on experience with Confluence and Jira or similar tools.
  • Ability to work directly with engineers and independently understand complex technical systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand and document complex technical systems and concepts.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and information-organization skills.
  • Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and quickly develop subject-matter proficiency.
  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical accuracy.
  • Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with documentation tools and content-development workflows.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the confidence to interview technical experts and ask thoughtful questions.
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Technical Writer/Editor

CACI International Inc

Chantilly, VA 20152

~ 17 min Onsite

  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's Degree in English, Communications, or Information Technology or equivalent years of experience
  • 1-3 years of Tech Writing experience
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a minimum of five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in the performance of duties as described
  • Extensive knowledge of English grammar with a familiarity with a standard style guide
  • Extensive knowledge of MS Word, and PowerPoint and the desire to learn SharePoint
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Technical Writer

Gromelski & Associates

Manassas, VA 20110

~ 31 min Onsite

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline and 3 or more years of related experience or equivalent experience.
  • Experience supporting the Integrated Common Processor Program (ICP).
  • Ability to write technical content for procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications that describe the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment.
  • Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions.
  • Knowledge of the English language, grammar, usage, and composition.
  • Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products and services, observing production methods, referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications.
  • Ability to define required graphics, photographs, tables, figures, and engineering drawings and/or create graphic materials using basic photography and graphic applications such as PowerPoint and Photoshop.
  • Candidates must have or be able to obtain and keep a DoD SECRET security clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.
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Technical Writer

SAIC

Chantilly, VA 20152

~ 17 min Onsite

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience
  • Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
  • Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers
  • Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies
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Technical Writer - New College Graduate

M.C. Dean

Mc Lean, VA 22102

$78,800/yr
~ 20 min OnsiteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
  • 0+ years' relevant experience
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Technical Writer

CACI International Inc

Sterling, VA 20164

~ 16 min Onsite

  • TS/SCI w/Poly
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Strong writing, researching, and creating content
  • Ability to understand and explain complex technical
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)
  • Familiarity with markup languages (e.g., HTML, XML)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Program Analyst (Technical Writer)

Concurrent Technologies Corporation

Arlington, VA 22204

RemoteEducation AssistanceHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Bachelor's Degree in relevant field (Cyber Security, Engineering, Computer Science or Information System)
  • 2 Years of Experience doing Cyber Security technical writing within a program analyst environment
  • Demonstrated experience technical writing for Federal Government, Department of War (DoW), and Marine Corps Facilities programs
  • Familiarity with technical writing for FRCS programs or similar large-scale facilities programs
  • Demonstrated experience preparing structured program documentation, technical content, summaries, and official communications
  • Familiarity with FRCS or Operational Technology (OT) documentation, implementation guidance, or standards
  • Strong attention to detail, time management, follow-through, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both virtual and in-person environments
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities
  • Proficiency with Microsoft tools, including MS Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and collaborative file structures
  • Excellent analytical skills, communication abilities, and technical writing expertise
  • Ability to present and collaborate technical writings with senior leadership, cybersecurity teams, engineers, system owners, and multi-disciplinary stakeholders
  • Must be able to obtain Secret clearance
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Security Specialist - Technical Writer

American Systems Corporation

Arlington, VA 22202

$110,500/yr
~ 29 min OnsiteHealth InsurancePaid Time OffRetirement Benefit

  • Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant discipline and 10 years of directly relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline plus 14 years of directly related work experience
  • In-depth knowledge of DoW writing and staffing guidance
  • Proficiency in editing, proofreading and correcting documentation
  • Experience must include support to Special Access Program and Sensitive Compartmented Information environments
  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate effectively across Government, contractor, and external stakeholders; prepare briefings, reports, standard operating procedures, and official correspondence; and lead a team in fast paced classified environments
  • Clearance: Active Secret clearance; must be able to meet any applicable Special Access Program eligibility requirements identified by the Government
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