CANES Technical Writer

Zachary Piper Solutions; Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business is seeking a CANES Technical Writer for a fully remote role supporting a U.S. Navy prototype initiative. The candidate will develop and maintain critical documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance with Navy standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and 5–8 years of technical writing experience, preferably in a federal environment. An Active Secret Clearance is necessary. The position offers a competitive salary range of $65,000 – $75,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

PTO

Sick leave

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in technical writing within a technical or federal environment.
• Active Secret Clearance is required.
• Experience developing user manuals and system documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation throughout the prototype lifecycle.
• Ensure documentation aligns with Navy standards.
• Translate complex technical inputs into clear documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Document formatting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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)