Hybrid Senior Technical Writer — Secret Clearance

GovCIO; Alexandria (VA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Technical Writer with advanced expertise in content creation, document design, and editorial governance to streamline operations for a mission-critical US Coast Guard program.

You will produce and edit technical documents, collaborate with project teams to capture requirements, draft charters and plans, format reports, and translate complex workflows into clear user guides.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical writing, editorial oversight, content creation, and document formatting within a technical or IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical writing and editorial support, including content creation, formatting, proofing, and editing for all OAPL documentation.
• Collaborate with project coordinators and technical teams to document OAPL All Hands, Strategic Offsites, SMR/PMRs, deep-dives, briefings, and senior leadership updates.
• Develop, format, and maintain SELC documentation, including Project Charters, Tailoring Plans, and Project Plans.
• Support procurement phases by formatting and drafting market research reports and requirements verification artifacts.
• Elicit and structure information from users and stakeholders to create clear technical documentation and user guides.
• Translate complex operational workflows and functional requirements into precise, easy-to-understand documentation and templates.

Skills

Technical writing

Editorial oversight

Content creation

Documentation formatting

Stakeholder engagement

Education

High School with 9+ years

Tools

SharePoint

Confluence

Job description

GovCIO in Alexandria, VA is seeking a Senior Technical Writer with advanced expertise in content creation, document design, and editorial governance to streamline operations for a mission-critical US Coast Guard program.

You will produce and edit technical documents, collaborate with project teams to capture requirements, draft charters and plans, format reports, and translate complex workflows into clear user guides.