Remote CANES Technical Writer – Navy Documentation Expert

ZP Group; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CANES Technical Writer for a high-visibility U.S. Navy prototype initiative, in a fully remote role. You will ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with Navy CANES standards, serving both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the prototype lifecycle.

The position requires an Active Secret Clearance and 5–8 years of technical writing experience in federal or Navy environments. Remote work is supported nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8 years of technical writing in technical, engineering, Navy, or federal environments.
• Navy or CANES program experience preferred.
• Experience developing 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.

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.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a CANES Technical Writer for a high-visibility U.S. Navy prototype initiative, in a fully remote role. You will ensure documentation is clear, accurate, and aligned with Navy CANES standards, serving both technical and non-technical stakeholders throughout the prototype lifecycle.

The position requires an Active Secret Clearance and 5–8 years of technical writing experience in federal or Navy environments. Remote work is supported nationwide.