Senior Technical Writer

FedWriters; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company recognized as a top workplace, as a Senior Technical Writer for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. This full-time, remote role involves drafting, editing, and managing critical documentation to ensure clarity and compliance. Enjoy excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment with comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Four years of experience as a Technical Writer or Communications Specialist.
• DoD Secret clearance required.
• Ability to travel to Fort Belvoir, VA.

Responsibilities

• Draft and finalize documents for DTRA compliance.
• Take notes during meetings; create official records.
• Edit documents for formatting and military terminology.

Skills

Knowledge of unique terminology used in U.S. government

Proficient in Adobe Acrobat

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor of the Arts degree in English, Communications, or similar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a Senior Technical Writer and support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) by producing, editing, and managing critical agency documentation. You will develop, revise, and coordinate official documents in compliance with DoD and DTRA standards; ensure accuracy, clarity, and completeness; and contribute to the overall effectiveness of DTRA's communications. Your work will involve drafting and finalizing documents, integrating feedback, collaborating with subject matter experts, and overseeing publication processes—ultimately ensuring DTRA’s issuances are accurate, up-to-date, and easily accessible to stakeholders.

FedWriters is expanding rapidly and has been recognized as a 2024 Top Workplace by the Washington Post, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Work Schedule and Location:

Remote: This full-time, short-term (up to 1-year) remote position will work Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. There may be an occasional request to come to DTRA HQ for a meeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Technical Writer support for DTRA documents.
  • Support the Program Manager (PM) in reviewing, formatting, and editing DTRA documents as needed.
  • Take notes during meetings and create an official record of key issues, briefings, discussions, and decisions when applicable.
  • Coordinate with the PM.
• Provide Technical Writer support for agency issuances.
  • Coordinate with the PM and DTRA SMEs.
  • Conduct research, create draft versions of documents for review, accomplish adjudicative actions and recommended changes, verify accuracy and completeness, assist with the coordination processes, and provide a final draft document for the approval process.
  • Take notes during meetings and create an official record of key issues, briefings, discussions, and decisions when applicable.
  • Follow the issuance process, as stipulated in DTRA Instruction 5025.2, “DTRA Issuance Program.”
• Provide Technical Writer support for correspondence.
  • Support the PM in reviewing, formatting, and editing correspondence as needed.
  • Using Microsoft Word processing software, present alternate versions of edited documents for discussion with authors and explain the basis for recommended editorial changes.
  • Edit documents for proper format, grammatical construction, punctuation, capitalization, spelling, compounding of words, use of italics or other textual conventions, abbreviations, numbers, symbols, accurate use of command or organizational titles, and correct military terminology.
  • Participate in the development and revision of editorial standards for DTRA personnel as necessary.
  • Review background materials associated with draft documents in order to acquire information about the given subject.
  • Research other sources to help obtain additional information and resolve conflicting information as necessary.
  • Identify the intended purpose of documents and determine the appropriate style, manner of presentation, organization and structure, and relevant DTRA and DoD directives and instructions.
  • Take notes during meetings and create an official record of key issues, briefings, discussions, and decisions when applicable.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor of the Arts degree in English, Communications, or a similar field of study
• DoD Secret or higher is required
• Four years of experience as a Technical Writer, Communications Specialist, or similar vocation
• Ability to travel to Fort Belvoir, VA, upon short notice (will have at least 24 hours’ advance notice)
• Knowledge of unique terminology used in U.S. government, DoD, and DTRA policy documents
• Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft PowerPoint

FWI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.

Why Join Our Team

At FedWriters, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. As part of our rapidly growing company, you'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off

Pay Range (Compensation will be determined based on the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and other relevant factors)

$ 80,000.00 - $ 90,000.00 /Yr.