Technical Writer

Nuvitek; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Parental Leave

401K

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nüvitek seeks a skilled Technical Writer to develop clear, accurate documentation for federal government clients, including reports, manuals, and procedures. You will translate complex information into organized content and collaborate with technical teams to ensure precision.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of technical writing experience, DoD/DLA exposure is strongly preferred, and strong MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of technical writing or documentation experience.
• Experience supporting Federal Government programs (DoD or DLA) preferred.
• Strong writing, editing, and communications skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and format technical documentation including reports, manuals, and procedures.
• Create graphics and visual elements to accompany documentation.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, audience-appropriate content.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and program leadership to ensure accuracy.
• Review and edit existing documentation for quality and consistency.
• Develop presentations and briefings for internal and government audiences.
• Maintain document templates and version control throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a government contracting environment.
• Ensure documentation follows applicable standards.

Skills

Technical writing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Technical Writer

Application Deadline: 20 September 2026

Department: Delivery

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Mechanicsburg, PA

Compensation: $80,000 - $85,000 / year

Description

At Nüvitek, customer success is our Ethos; together, we drive transformational outcomes. We only succeed when our customers succeed. We partner with our customers to achieve business objectives by using our proven customer-centric, value-driven business practices and service delivery methodologies.

At Nüvitek, we are looking for a Technical Writer to develop clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation and instructional materials supporting our federal government clients. You will work closely with technical and program teams to translate complex information into well-organized reports, manuals, procedures, presentations, and visual content. The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of technical writing experience, experience supporting the Federal Government, such as DoD or DLA, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office.

In assuming this position, you will be a critical contributor to meeting Nuvitek's mission: To deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions and services that enable our customers to rapidly adapt to dynamic environments.

What you will do

• Develop, write, edit, and format technical documentation, including reports, manuals, articles, procedures, and instructional materials.
• Create and incorporate graphics, charts, tables, diagrams, and other visual elements into technical and instructional content.
• Translate complex technical and program information into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate documentation.
• Collaborate with technical teams, subject matter experts, and program leadership to gather information and ensure documentation is accurate and complete.
• Review and edit existing documentation for grammar, clarity, consistency, accuracy, and formatting.
• Develop presentations, briefings, and supporting materials for internal and government audiences.
• Maintain document templates, version control, and organized documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage multiple documentation assignments while meeting established deadlines and deliverable requirements.
• Ensure technical documentation follows applicable government, program, and organizational standards.

What you will bring

• 3+ years of relevant technical writing or documentation experience.
• Federal Government experience required; DoD or DLA experience strongly preferred.
• Experience developing technical reports, manuals, procedures, instructional materials, or similar documentation.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with technical subject matter experts and simplify complex information for diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a government contracting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Eligible for a Public Trust Clearance or obtain a Public Trust Clearance.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) programs.
• Experience developing documentation for federal contracts, technical programs, or government deliverables.
• Experience creating process flows, diagrams, infographics, or other visual aids.
• Familiarity with federal documentation standards and quality control processes.
• Experience working directly with government customers or program stakeholders.

Benefits

Nuvitek is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Parental Leave
• 401K
• Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Nuvitek is an equal-opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

AI & Interview Technology Disclosure

Nüvitek uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to assist with the review and organization of job applications. AI-assisted tools may be used to help identify application information relevant to the position; however, AI does not make hiring decisions. Employment decisions are made by Nüvitek through human review and consideration of candidate qualifications.

During interviews, Nüvitek may use Google Gemini as a notetaking and meeting-assistance tool to help document and organize interview discussions. Candidates will be informed when AI-assisted notetaking is used during an interview.