Mission-Critical IT Technical Writer (DoD, MIL-STD)

Zachary Piper Solutions

Newington (VA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 115,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Cigna Medical
Dental (Full benefits)
Vision (Full benefits)
401K (Full benefits)
PTO (Full benefits)
Federal Holidays

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite IT Technical Writer in Newington, VA to develop and maintain clear, mission-aligned documentation for a critical defense initiative. You will translate complex technical concepts for engineers, analysts, and military personnel while ensuring MIL-STD and DoD guideline compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in technical writing within IT/cyber/defense and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of technical writing experience in IT, cybersecurity, or defense environments.
  • Proficiency with MS Office, Visio, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Experience with SharePoint and content management systems.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • Strong grammar, formatting, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex technical processes into clear documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Develop and maintain user manuals, system guides, and SOPs for mission-critical systems.
  • Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and military personnel to ensure accuracy and alignment with DoD standards.
  • Ensure documents adhere to MIL-STD documentation guidelines.

Skills

Technical writing
DoD documentation
MIL-STD
Top Secret/SCI clearance
MS Office
Visio
Adobe Acrobat
SharePoint
Editing/grammar

Tools

SharePoint
Microsoft Office
Visio
Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite IT Technical Writer in Newington, VA to develop and maintain clear, mission-aligned documentation for a critical defense initiative. You will translate complex technical concepts for engineers, analysts, and military personnel while ensuring MIL-STD and DoD guideline compliance.

The role requires 5+ years in technical writing within IT/cyber/defense and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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