Senior Technical Writer & Editor (Remote, Public Trust)

Syms Strategic Group, LLC; Orlando (FL); Remote; USD 74,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks an experienced technical writer to support the Veterans Affairs program in a fully remote role. You will develop, edit, and maintain technical publications, manuals, and proposals, translating complex information into clear documentation for diverse stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in technical writing or contracting, strong collaboration with SMEs and PgMs, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and content management tools; U.S.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience developing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation, reports, manuals, procedures, and other business or technical publications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional attention to detail, grammar, style, and document quality.
• Ability to translate complex technical, operational, or business information into clear, concise documentation.
• Experience collaborating with SMEs, PgMs, engineers, and stakeholders to gather and validate information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint) and document collaboration tools.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with content management systems, document repositories, and workflow tools.
• Experience with government contracting, defense, engineering, or professional services organizations.

Responsibilities

• Write and update material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical publications.
• Refine work of writers and coordinate activities of writers for technical, scientific, medical, or other material.
• Coordinate with SMEs, PgMs, engineers, and stakeholders to gather information and validate content.
• Ensure adherence to publication standards, style guides, and document control processes.
• Support proposal development and government contracting activities.
• Leverage content management systems and workflow tools to publish and manage documents.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Communication

SME collaboration

MS Office

Project management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

10+ years experience

Tools

Edifecs

MS Office Suite

Job description

Syms Strategic Group (SSG) seeks an experienced technical writer to support the Veterans Affairs program in a fully remote role. You will develop, edit, and maintain technical publications, manuals, and proposals, translating complex information into clear documentation for diverse stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in technical writing or contracting, strong collaboration with SMEs and PgMs, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and content management tools; U.S.