Mission-Critical IT Technical Writer with TS/SCI DoD Docs

Piper Companies; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits: Cigna Medical, Dental,

Vision, 401K, PTO, 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 DoD-related systems. You will work with engineers, analysts, and military personnel to translate complex processes into accessible manuals, guides, and SOPs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technical writing in defense environments, strong grammar/editing skills, and experience with MIL-STD/DoD guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical writing across IT, cybersecurity, or defense environments.
• Experience with DoD documentation standards.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD documentation guidelines.
• Excellent grammar, formatting, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and military personnel to translate complex technical processes into clear documentation.
• Develop and maintain user manuals, system guides, and SOPs for mission-critical systems.
• Identify gaps in existing documentation and resolve communication challenges impacting operational efficiency.
• Operate in a fast-paced environment, ensuring compliance with Army and DoD standards.
• Utilize tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Visio to produce high-quality deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to MIL-STD and DoD documentation guidelines.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD documentation

Editing & proofreading

Complex info translation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an onsite IT Technical Writer in Newington, VA to develop and maintain clear, mission-aligned documentation for DoD-related systems. You will work with engineers, analysts, and military personnel to translate complex processes into accessible manuals, guides, and SOPs.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of technical writing in defense environments, strong grammar/editing skills, and experience with MIL-STD/DoD guidelines.