Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location with zip code: Arlington, VA

Duration: FTE

Clearance Required: Active Secret or above

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Create, revise, and deliver technical manuals based on government-furnished information.
• Create, revise, and deliver technical notes and reports.
• Provide links to a secure data repository with all source files used in creating or revising Technical Manuals, Technical Notes, or Reports.
• Prepare and deliver technical reports or studies systematically identifying changes in technical manuals, technical notes/reports, and related documentation, as specified in DOD and Navy directives.
• Develop technical inputs for OPNAV N16 including assistance in creation, documentation, and maintenance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, and release notes for MyNavy HR capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather information and ensure the accuracy of technical documentation.
• Edit and proofread technical documentation for clarity, consistency, and accuracy.
• Ensure that technical documentation adheres to company standards and guidelines.
• Manage documentation projects from start to finish, including planning, writing, editing, and publishing.
• Generate and deliver technical reports and presentations using Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project, and Excel.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, or a related field.
• The ability to obtain and hold a security clearance at the Secret level.
• Proven experience as a Technical Writer with a strong portfolio of technical documentation.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience, including generating, updating, or revising content in accordance with relevant specifications, templates, and styles. This includes working on electronic, paper, or both documents, depending on the project's needs.
• Familiarity with consolidating customer feedback, government-furnished standards, and/or technical input to ensure each document draws from and adheres to the appropriate sources.
• Experience creating and managing content that adheres to writing specifications, including referencing style guides and/or style manuals as a foundation for your work.
• Proficiency with basic programs within the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and with common productivity software such as Teams and SharePoint.

Security Clearance Requirement:

• Secret