Job Requirements
Annapolis Junction, MD
Intel Agency (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc) Full Scope Polygraph
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
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Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Technical Writer to support documentation efforts for government and defense programs. This is a great opportunity for a professional who enjoys turning complex technical and operational information into clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation that supports mission success.
In this role, you will partner with engineers, developers, subject matter experts, and program stakeholders to create and maintain a wide range of technical and operational materials. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editing skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, update, and maintain a variety of technical and operational documents, including:
Operational directives, memoranda
Congressional notifications
Emergency directives
User Guides
Manuals
SOPs
Lead and facilitate document review and revision cycles, including reconciling comments and maintaining a comment resolution matrix.
Develop job aids, how-to guides, process documentation, and workflow diagrams to support end users and stakeholders.
Collaborate with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
Format and organize documentation using tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related applications.
Produce defense acquisition documentation, end-user manuals, and training materials for DoD electronic equipment and systems.
Review engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures, and technical source material to create accurate, well-structured documents.
Apply established technical writing standards and customer-specific guidance, including technical manual standards such as MD Customer DS-89.
Track document status, routing, and approvals while coordinating with action officers and stakeholders throughout the review process.
Required Qualifications
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and Polygraph
Strong technical writing and editing skills, including excellent grammar, proofreading, and written communication abilities
Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation in support of complex programs
Proficiency with documentation and presentation tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Ability to research, interpret, and synthesize complex technical information into clear, readable documentation
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting government or Department of Defense (DoD) programs
Familiarity with government documentation standards, review cycles, and approval processes
Experience developing documentation for technical, engineering, or operational environments
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; or
Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted in place of a bachelor's degree; or
A master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the experience requirement to six (6) years
Why This Role
Join our team as a Part-Time Technical Writer supporting high-impact government and defense programs. If you have a talent for transforming complex technical information into clear, actionable documentation and enjoy working alongside engineers and mission-focused teams, we'd love to hear from you!
In this role, you will partner with engineers, developers, subject matter experts, and program stakeholders to create and maintain a wide range of technical and operational materials. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editing skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, update, and maintain a variety of technical and operational documents, including:
Operational directives, memoranda
Congressional notifications
Emergency directives
User Guides
Manuals
SOPs
Lead and facilitate document review and revision cycles, including reconciling comments and maintaining a comment resolution matrix.
Develop job aids, how-to guides, process documentation, and workflow diagrams to support end users and stakeholders.
Collaborate with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
Format and organize documentation using tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related applications.
Produce defense acquisition documentation, end-user manuals, and training materials for DoD electronic equipment and systems.
Review engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures, and technical source material to create accurate, well-structured documents.
Apply established technical writing standards and customer-specific guidance, including technical manual standards such as MD Customer DS-89.
Track document status, routing, and approvals while coordinating with action officers and stakeholders throughout the review process.
Required Qualifications
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and Polygraph
Strong technical writing and editing skills, including excellent grammar, proofreading, and written communication abilities
Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation in support of complex programs
Proficiency with documentation and presentation tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Ability to research, interpret, and synthesize complex technical information into clear, readable documentation
Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting government or Department of Defense (DoD) programs
Familiarity with government documentation standards, review cycles, and approval processes
Experience developing documentation for technical, engineering, or operational environments
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree and eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; or
Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted in place of a bachelor's degree; or
A master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the experience requirement to six (6) years
Why This Role
Join our team as a Part-Time Technical Writer supporting high-impact government and defense programs. If you have a talent for transforming complex technical information into clear, actionable documentation and enjoy working alongside engineers and mission-focused teams, we'd love to hear from you!
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