CANES Technical Writer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CANES Technical Writer to support a high-visibility U.S. Navy prototype initiative. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business supporting mission-critical federal programs in a fully remote role. The CANES Technical Writer will play a key role in ensuring all project documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with Navy standards, supporting both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the prototype lifecycle.

This position requires an Active Secret Clearance to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and maintain all technical documentation throughout the prototype lifecycle
• Document system architecture, design decisions, deployment procedures, and testing results
• Ensure all written materials align with Navy and CANES documentation standards and formatting requirements
• Translate complex technical inputs into concise, actionable documentation for diverse audiences
• Contribute to configuration guides, design overviews, risk assessments, and transition deliverables
• Support the creation and delivery of design artifacts, system overviews, and related project materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience
• 5-8 years of experience in technical writing within a technical, engineering, Navy, or federal environment
• Navy or CANES program experience strongly preferred
• Proven experience developing and editing user manuals, SOPs, system documentation, proposals/RFP responses, and knowledge-base articles
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, structured, and accessible documentation
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail
• Active Secret Clearance

Compensation

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law)