Technical Writer

ecsfederal; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth ECS seeks a Technical Writer to join our Fairfax, Virginia team in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity. You will translate dense regulatory or technical concepts into plain-language materials for SMEs, managers, and security teams.

The role collaborates with SMEs, program managers, and Security teams to produce SOPs, user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence while ensuring compliance with federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• High School Diploma with 9+ years of experience or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Document Creation & Revision: write, edit, and format SOPs, user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence.
• Subject Matter Research: interview SMEs, review blueprints, and verify accuracy.
• Compliance & Standards Editing: ensure deliverables comply with federal guidelines (GPO, CIGIE, accessibility).
• Simplifying Complexity: translate technical/legal jargon for non-technical stakeholders and leadership.
• Version & Repository Control: manage document libraries and multi-author revisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

SOP creation

Policy documentation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Desktop publishing

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

• U.S. Citizen.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• High School Diploma and 9+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, 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).