Technical Writer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Create, revise, and sustain technical documentation, which includes standard operating procedures (SOPs), system documentation, user guides, training materials, policies and procedures, requirement documents, reports, and compliance documentation.

• Collaborate with technical teams, subject matter experts, and program managers to collect information and document workflows.

• Ensure that documentation adheres to government regulations, agency standards, and contractual obligations.

• Review and update documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, formatting, and precision.

• Oversee document version control and maintain organized documentation repositories.

• Assist in proposal writing, contract deliverables, and audit preparations.

• Convert intricate technical concepts into comprehensible language for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Engage in meetings, interviews, and process evaluations to capture business and technical requirements.

• Uphold confidentiality and manage sensitive or controlled information responsibly.

• Supervise subcontractors responsible for producing manuals.

• Manage spare parts provisioning and the assignment of NSNs from EDFP documents.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communication, Information Technology, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

• Over 4 years of experience in technical writing.

• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS).

• Experience in supporting government agencies, contractors, or public sector organizations.

• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.

• Familiarity with government documentation standards and compliance mandates.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration/document management tools.

• Capability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

• Experience overseeing subcontractors who produce manuals.

• Understanding of spare parts provisioning standards and NSN assignment from EDFP documents.

• Knowledge of DoD documentation standards.

• Awareness of Section 508 accessibility requirements.

• Familiarity with the technical manual requirements of the US Army, USAF, and USMC.

• Ability to translate complex technical data into clear and compliant documentation.

• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting.

• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality work.

• Problem-solving skills to tackle production issues.

• Ability to conduct independent research to gather necessary information.

• Proficiency in interviewing subject matter experts, analyzing technical specifications, and interpreting blueprints or system architectures.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Hybrid or remote work options may be available based on contract requirements.

• Occasional travel to government or client locations may be needed depending on contract stipulations.