Remote CANES Technical Writer - Navy Docs & Prototypes

Zachary Piper Solutions; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Sick leave

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CANES Technical Writer to support a high-visibility U.S. Navy prototype initiative.

This fully remote role requires an Active Secret Clearance and will ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with Navy CANES standards for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The CANES Technical Writer will organize, maintain, and translate complex technical inputs into concise documentation across the prototype lifecycle, contributing to designs, risk

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8 years of technical writing in technical, engineering, Navy, or federal environments.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Navy or CANES program experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and maintain all technical documentation throughout the prototype lifecycle.
• Document system architecture, design decisions, deployment procedures, and testing results.
• Ensure materials align with Navy and CANES documentation standards and formatting.
• Translate complex technical inputs into concise, actionable documentation for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to configuration guides, design overviews, risk assessments, and transition deliverables.
• Support creation and delivery of design artifacts, system overviews, and related project materials.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Clear translation of technical content

Excellent written communication

Active Secret Clearance

Navy/CANES experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CANES Technical Writer to support a high-visibility U.S. Navy prototype initiative.

This fully remote role requires an Active Secret Clearance and will ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with Navy CANES standards for both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The CANES Technical Writer will organize, maintain, and translate complex technical inputs into concise documentation across the prototype lifecycle, contributing to designs, risk