Technical Writer

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies; King George (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies seeks a Technical Writer to support the Advanced Technologies group in King George, VA. You will develop, manage, and deliver high‑quality government documentation for DoD programs, translating complex concepts for reviewers and stakeholders.

Work with engineering, cybersecurity, and program management teams to ensure compliant deliverables, version control, and secure handling of sensitive information in classified environments.

Qualifications

• Seven (7+) years of progressive technical writing experience, preferably supporting government or DoW programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex technical documentation for defense systems or advanced technology environments.
• Strong understanding of system architecture, software development lifecycle, test methodologies, and engineering workflows.
• Proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite).
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain system specifications and user manuals.
• Translate complex engineering and R&D activities into clear, compliant documentation.
• Interview engineering SMEs and program managers to gather technical information.
• Apply DoD standards, configuration control, and style guidelines to all deliverables.
• Manage documentation version control and secure handling procedures.
• Support programs in advanced technologies by producing technical artifacts.
• Collaborate across engineering, testing, logistics, cybersecurity, and PM teams.
• Prepare classified and unclassified deliverables per policies.
• Contribute to templates, workflows, best-practice guidance.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD standards

Interviews with SMEs

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Communication skills

Defense system docs

Education

BA/BS in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Suite

Job description

Overview

TECHNICAL WRITER (AT):

Bowhead seeks a Technical Writer to support the Advanced Technologies business line located in King George, VA. As part of the Advanced Technology Group, the Technical Writer will develop, manage, and deliver high‑quality technical documentation in support of advanced technology research, engineering, and system development efforts for U.S. government customers—including programs within the Department of War (DoW). The role requires exceptional communication skills, the ability to translate highly complex technical concepts, and experience working within classified or restricted environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain comprehensive documentation such as system specifications, interface documents, engineering reports, user manuals, operational procedures, test plans, and maintenance guides.

• Translate complex engineering and research & development (R&D) activities into clear, concise, and compliant documentation suitable for government technical reviewers and acquisition stakeholders (aligned with DoD standards and style guides referenced in internal documentation sets).

• Conduct structured interviews with engineering SMEs, system architects, analysts, and program managers to gather detailed technical information.

• Apply DoD documentation standards, configuration control, and style guidelines to all deliverables. Ensure documentation aligns with government contract requirements, CDRLs, and technical data standards.

• Manage documentation version control, ensuring compliance with configuration‑management processes and secure handling procedures.

• Support programs involved in advanced and emerging technologies by producing accurate and timely technical artifacts.

• Collaborate closely across engineering, testing, logistics, cybersecurity, and program management teams to maintain documentation consistency throughout the development lifecycle.

• Prepare classified and unclassified deliverables in accordance with organizational policies, safeguarding sensitive information.

• Contribute to continuous improvement of documentation templates, workflows, and best‑practice guidance.

Qualifications

• Seven (7+) years of progressive technical writing experience, preferably supporting government or DoW programs.

• Demonstrated experience developing complex technical documentation for defense systems or advanced technology environments.

• Strong understanding of system architecture, software development lifecycle, test methodologies, and engineering workflows.

• Proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite).

• Excellent analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/S in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or other related field.

• Prior experience supporting classified programs or working with controlled unclassified information (CUI).

• Familiarity with DoD‑specific documentation standards (MIL‑STD, style guides, CDRLs).

• Experience documenting advanced R&D systems.

• Knowledge of configuration‑management systems and secure document workflows.

Physical Demand:

• Frequent walking, standing, and moving between workstations in the machine shop environment.

• Ability to lift and move materials or parts weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Regular exposure to noise, dust, and vibrations typical of a machine shop.

• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.

• Occasional bending, kneeling, and reaching to access materials or equipment.

Target salary range is between $80,000 - $100,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

2026-26029

Information Technology

Location : Location US-VA-King George

Min USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement Less than 10%