Technical Writer

GTA Containers, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

GTA Containers, Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support government agencies and regulated environments.

You will create, edit, and maintain compliant documentation for technical systems, policies, processes, and end users, translating complex information into clear, accessible materials. You will work with engineers and stakeholders to ensure documentation meets government standards and contractual requirements, and you will help prepare proposals, audits, and contract

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, IT, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of technical writing experience.
• Familiarity with FAR and DFARS regulations.
• Experience supporting government agencies, contractors, or public sector organizations.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with government documentation standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration/document management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Management of sub-contractors producing manuals.
• Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• TM requirements of: DoD and US Army/USAF/USMC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, system documentation, user manuals, and training materials.
• Ensure documentation complies with government regulations, agency standards, and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with technical teams, SMEs, and program managers to gather information and document workflows.
• Review and revise documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, formatting, and accuracy.
• Manage document version control and maintain organized documentation repositories.
• Support proposal writing, contract deliverables, and audit preparation as needed.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in meetings, interviews, and process reviews to capture business and technical requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or controlled information appropriately.
• May require occasional travel to government or client sites.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory writing

Documentation standards

Translate technical to clear language

Project management

Editing and proofreading

Interview SMEs

Education

Bachelors in Technical Writing/Related Field

Tools

MS Office

Document management tools

Job description

Job Type

Contract

Description

Job Description

The technical writer will support government agencies, public-sector programs, or regulated environments. The technical writer will create, edit, and maintain clear, accurate, and compliant documentation for technical systems, policies, processes, and end users. The technical writer will work closely with engineers and stakeholders to translate complex technical information into accessible documentation that meets government standards and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including:
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• System documentation
• User manuals and training materials
• Policies and procedures
• Reports and compliance documentation
• Collaborate with technical teams, subject matter experts, and program managers to gather information and document workflows.
• Ensure documentation complies with government regulations, agency standards, and contract requirements.
• Review and revise documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, formatting, and accuracy.
• Manage document version control and maintain organized documentation repositories.
• Support proposal writing, contract deliverables, and audit preparation as needed.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Participate in meetings, interviews, and process reviews to capture business and technical requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive or controlled information appropriately.

Other Duties

• Hybrid or remote work may be available depending on contract requirements.
• May require occasional travel to government or client sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communication, Information Technology, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of technical writing experience.
• Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DFARS)
• Experience supporting government agencies, contractors, or public sector organizations.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Familiarity with government documentation standards and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration/document management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Management of sub-contractors producing manauls
• Spare parts provisioning standards and assignment of NSN’s from EDFP documents
• DoD documentation standards.
• Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Familiar with TM requirements of: The US Army, USAF and USMC.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, compliant documentation.
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Problem-solving skills to address production challenges.
• Capability to perform independent research to gather necessary information.
• Ability to interview subject-matter experts (SMEs), analyze technical specs, and interpret blueprints or system architectures.
• Organizational and time-management skills.