Senior Technical Writer & Editor (Remote)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Overland Park (KS); Remote; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is a remote, full-time opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer with 10+ years of experience in developing and editing technical publications and manuals. The role emphasizes translating complex information into clear documentation, coordinating multiple writers, and collaborating with SMEs, PgMs, and engineers.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, and experience with Edifecs and government contracting.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical publications and manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication with high attention to detail, grammar and style.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise documentation.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs, PgMs, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document collaboration tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and good judgment.
• Experience editing and coordinating the work of multiple writers or contributors.
• Knowledge of technical publication standards, document control, and style guides.
• Experience supporting proposal development, government contracting, defense, engineering, technology, or professional services organizations.
• Familiarity with content management systems, document repositories, and workflow tools.
• Experience developing SOPs, training materials or user guides.
• Experience with document layout and publishing tools like Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external engagements.
• Self-motivated with strong customer-service orientation.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Committed to producing accurate, high-quality deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related publications.
• Refine writings and coordinate activities of writers producing technical or business documents.
• Utilize industry practices, standards, and general application of concepts.
• Develop solutions to moderate-scope problems.
• Refer to policies and practices for guidance.
• Contribute to completion of organizational projects and goals.
• Represent the organization on specific projects.

Skills

Technical documentation

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

SME collaboration

Stakeholder collaboration

Microsoft Office

Editing coordination

Document standards

Govt contracting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Edifecs

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Visio

Content management systems

Job description

Syms Strategic Group, LLC is a remote, full-time opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer with 10+ years of experience in developing and editing technical publications and manuals. The role emphasizes translating complex information into clear documentation, coordinating multiple writers, and collaborating with SMEs, PgMs, and engineers.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering, a Public Trust (MBI) clearance, and experience with Edifecs and government contracting.