Technical Writer

Socket.dev; Fairfax (VA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to join our Fairfax, Virginia office in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity. You will collaborate with SMEs, program managers, and Security teams to simplify dense regulatory and technical concepts into clear, plain-language materials.

Responsibilities include creating SOPs and manuals, researching with SMEs, and ensuring compliance with federal guidelines. Salary is commensurate with skill, experience, and education, with a range of $80,000–$110,000.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• High School Diploma with 9+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s with 5+ years.
• Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher).
• Strong writing, editing, and command of major style guides (GPO, APA, Chicago).
• Ability to interpret and cite U.S. Code and federal regulations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and desktop publishing tools.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and format SOPs, user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence.
• Research SME concepts and verify accuracy through interviews.
• Ensure deliverables comply with federal guidelines and accessibility mandates.
• Translate technical or legal jargon into accessible materials for diverse audiences.
• Manage document libraries and version control across multi-author projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Writing & Editing

Regulatory Knowledge

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Grammar & Style Guides

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree (related field)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Desktop Publishing Tools

Job description

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work in our Fairfax, Virginia office in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity. This role requires close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), program managers, and Security teams to transform dense regulatory or technical concepts into plain-language materials.

Key Responsibilities:

• Document Creation & Revision: Write, edit, and format standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence.
• Subject Matter Research: Conduct independent research, interview technical experts, and review legislative or engineering blueprints to verify accuracy.
• Compliance & Standards Editing: Ensure all written deliverables comply with federal guidelines, such as the GPO Style Manual, CIGIE standards, or accessibility mandates.
• Simplifying Complexity: Translate technical or legal jargon into accessible formats for non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and congressional audiences.
• Version & Repository Control: Manage document libraries, track revisions, and maintain configuration control across multi-author projects.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Note: Salary is commensurate with skillset, qualifications, experience, and educational background.

Salary Range: $80,000-110,000

General Description of Benefits

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• High School Diploma and 9+ years of relevant experience. A lternatively, a Bachelors in a related field of study and 5+ years of experience.
• Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher)
• Writing & Editing Competency: Exceptional command of grammar, syntax, and lineage editing using major style guides (e.g., GPO, APA, Chicago).
• Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret and cite U.S. Code, federal regulations, or agency directives.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
• Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).