Sr. Technical Writer

Culmen International, LLC; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k with 4% match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Supplemental Insurance

Training and Continuing Education

12 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Culmen International, LLC in Springfield, VA seeks a Sr. Technical Writer on-site to support the NGA.

The role provides administrative support to the Research Directorate and Senior Leadership, with emphasis on communications expertise and graphic design. Responsibilities include researching, writing, editing technical data for publications, ensuring accuracy per government standards, editing documents for language, style, format, and classification, and maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Must hold TS/SCI clearance; CI poly preferred.
• Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in English, Journalism or Communications.
• Minimum 15+ years of work experience in technical writing or related field.
• Strong verbal and written communication in English.
• Experience handling sensitive documents and maintaining a clean desk environment.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for publications and other media.
• Create technical writing products that meet government standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
• Edit and review documents for language, style, publication format, classifications, and sources.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English grammar

TS/SCI clearance

CI-Poly willingness

Education

BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD in English/Journalism/Communications

Tools

Graphic design

Job description

About the Role

Culmen International seeks full-timeSr. Technical Writer to work on site in Springfield, VA. This position will provide administrative support to the Research Directorate and Senior Leadership levels in the Government program offices for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The work requires a high level of professionalism, performance, and accountability.Support NGA Research's Strategic Partnerships and Communications (SPC) Directorate through communications expertise and graphic design.

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured. - Attentive start date is Mid-December 2026.

What You’ll Do in Your New Role

• Experience researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical data for use in publications and other forms of media.
• Experience creating technical writing products for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to editorial and Government specifications and standards forquality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
• This includes the ability to edit and review documents in accordance with language, style, publication, format, classification, and sourcestandards.

Required Qualifications

• Current TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration; CI poly preferred
• BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD in English, Journalism, or Communications
• 15+ years of work experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills to articulate and exchange information (requirements, actions, status, etc.)
• Strong written communication skills, command of English language grammar
• Understanding of sensitive document handling and compliance with a "clean desk" work environment
• Willing to sit for CI-Poly

Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience supporting NGA is desired

About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients in accomplishing critical missions in challenging environments.

• Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
• 401k - Vested immediately and 4% match
• Life insurance and disability paid by the company
• Supplemental Insurance Available
• Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
• 12 Paid Holidays

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.