Senior Technical Writer – Federal Programs & Publications

OCT Consulting, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Retirement savings 401K with employer

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance, Short/Long-Term Dis.,

Training Benefits

Job summary

OCT Consulting LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to support our DoD-focused client. The role involves drafting and editing technical publications, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and staff, in clear language suitable for diverse audiences.

You will produce manuals, white papers, and communications plans, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating with program office staff and engineers to incorporate technical information into user-friendly documents.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years prior experience in technical writing/communications strategy and implementation.
• Experience writing for federal government acquisitions and program management-related organizations.
• Must have experience writing and editing complex technical material using established practices, standards, and guidance including the application of technical communications.
• Excellent organizational skills and detail-oriented style.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft and Google suite.
• Must possess an active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Draft and revise scientific/technical documentation in simple languages for a wide range of stakeholders.
• Produce documentation training materials, white papers, user manuals, reports, process diagrams and workflows, presentations, and studies.
• Review and edit project documents for spelling, grammar, context, flow, and clarity with precision.
• Manage multiple writing projects with various deadlines.
• Support in analyzing, developing, and editing presentations, manuals, data diagrams, and complex reports.
• Collaborate with program office staff to research and publish reports.
• Support the workflow process to ensure timely revision cycles and distribution of publications.
• Comply with established quality processes to ensure accuracy and usability.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Technical writing

Federal government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Journalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

OCT Consulting LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to support our DoD-focused client. The role involves drafting and editing technical publications, reports, and presentations for senior leadership and staff, in clear language suitable for diverse audiences.

You will produce manuals, white papers, and communications plans, ensuring quality and timely delivery while collaborating with program office staff and engineers to incorporate technical information into user-friendly documents.