Remote Technical Writer – USCG Prototype Initiative

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

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Job summary

Zachery Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to support a high-visibility U.S. Coast Guard prototype initiative.

This fully remote role serves both federal and commercial clients, and ensures all project deliverables meet USCG documentation requirements. The successful candidate will translate complex technical inputs into clear, structured manuals, SOPs, system documentation, and knowledge-base articles for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5-8 years of experience in technical writing within a technical, engineering, or federal environment.
• Proven experience developing and editing 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 USCG technical 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 management

Clearance knowledge

Translate concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Zachery Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to support a high-visibility U.S. Coast Guard prototype initiative.

This fully remote role serves both federal and commercial clients, and ensures all project deliverables meet USCG documentation requirements. The successful candidate will translate complex technical inputs into clear, structured manuals, SOPs, system documentation, and knowledge-base articles for diverse audiences.