Part-Time Technical Writer

About

Cleared Position | Top Secret/SCI with Poly Required

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
  • other technical publications
• 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!