Technical Editor and Writers - Future Consideration

ANSER; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ANSER is seeking a Technical Editor or Writer to develop, review, and refine technical documentation for government clients and internal stakeholders. The role focuses on translating complex information into clear, user-friendly content and requires on-site work in the greater Northern Virginia area with some hybrid or remote opportunities considered on a case-by-case basis.

Key duties include editing reports, manuals, briefings, and policy documents; ensuring accuracy, style compliance, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience writing/editing technical content, preferably for government/defense/intelligence programs.
• Strong grammar, usage, and editing conventions with attention to detail.
• Experience with style guides (Chicago/APA or in-house templates).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one may be required.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and format technical documents including reports, manuals, briefings, white papers, proposals, and policy documents.
• Review content for clarity, grammar, consistency, and adherence to style guides and formatting standards.
• Collaborate with SMEs, analysts, and project teams to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly content.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, professional, and aligned with standards.
• Manage multiple editing and writing projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Maintain version control and documentation workflows using collaborative editing tools.
• Apply plain language principles and federal writing guidelines when appropriate.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Grammatical proficiency

Style guides

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

SharePoint

LaTeX

XML-based editors

Job description

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

As a Technical Editor or Writer at ANSER, youll support our teams by developing, reviewing, and refining technical documentation that communicates complex information clearly and accurately to a range of audiences, including government clients, internal stakeholders, and external partners.

Most roles are in the greater Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. area and require on-site work five days a week. Some roles may allow for hybrid or remote work however that is on a case-by-case situation and is not applicable to most opportunities.

General Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

• Write, edit, and format a wide range of technical documents including reports, manuals, briefings, white papers, proposals, and policy documents.
• Review content for clarity, grammar, consistency, and adherence to style guides and formatting standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), analysts, and project teams to translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly content.
• Ensure all deliverables are accurate, professional, and aligned with organizational and client standards.
• Manage multiple editing and writing projects under tight deadlines while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Maintain version control and documentation workflows using collaborative editing and document management tools.
• Apply plain language principles and follow federal writing guidelines when appropriate.

General Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field. Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience writing or editing technical content, preferably in support of government, defense, or intelligence programs.
• Strong command of grammar, usage, and editing conventions, with an eye for detail.
• Experience working with style guides (e.g., Chicago Manual of Style, APA, or in-house templates).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant writing/editing tools (e.g., Adobe Acrobat, SharePoint, LaTeX, or XML-based editors).
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Active security clearance or the ability to obtain one may be required depending on the position.

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ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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