Technical Writer/Technical Editor

By Light Professional It Services - Chantilly, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Chantilly, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Technical Writer/Technical Editor position at Veraxx Engineering involves supporting documentation deliverables across various Department of Defense (DoD) programs. The role requires a candidate who can effectively write and edit technical content under tight deadlines while collaborating with managers and subject matter experts in a highly technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
• Create and maintain document templates that uphold organizational/customer standards, allowing for easy data migration.
• Gather information to organize/write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Provide quality assurance for document formatting and editing to ensure a consistent look and cohesive tone across all deliverables.
• Develop and maintain documentation repositories for centralized storage.
• Assist in preparation of presentation materials; take meeting minutes at milestone events and distribute to the Government team.
• Submit final documentation through specified Government portals; brief the customer on the status of submitted documentation during periodic meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field.
• 2+ years of industry experience as a technical writer.
• Must have or be able to obtain a security clearance at the SECRET level.
• Expertise in Microsoft Office suite.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience preparing Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs) for DoD programs and tracking associated milestone deadlines.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and proactively prioritize deadlines.