Technical Writer

Dobbs Defense Solutions, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Mid Level Technical Writer to support the development of technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, training materials, and operational documentation for U.S. Coast Guard systems and Moodle LMS environments.

You will translate technical concepts into user-friendly materials, document workflows, and assist with proposal and compliance documentation. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of federal technical writing experience, IT and cybersecurity documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Technology, or related field
• 3–5 years of technical writing experience supporting federal programs
• Experience developing IT and cybersecurity documentation
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and software development documentation
• Strong editing, formatting, and document management skills
• Experience supporting DHS or DoD environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop technical manuals, SOPs, and training documentation
• Document workflows, configurations, and operational procedures
• Support proposal and compliance documentation efforts
• Translate technical concepts into user-friendly materials
• Assist with knowledge transfer and training support activities

Skills

Technical writing

Federal programs

Editing & formatting

LMS documentation

Cybersecurity documentation

Documentation standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

LMS platforms

Documentation tools

Job description

Our Mission:

At Dobbs Defense, we deliver mission-centric IT, Cyber, and data analytics solutions for our government and commercial clients through the convergence of automation, innovation, training, and education. Delivering high-quality IT, cybersecurity, and data analytics solutions through proven and innovative methods is our vision.

Job Description:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Mid Level Technical Writer to support the development of technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, training materials, and operational documentation supporting U.S. Coast Guard systems and Moodle LMS environments.

Duties:

• Develop technical manuals, SOPs, and training documentation
• Document workflows, configurations, and operational procedures
• Support proposal and compliance documentation efforts
• Translate technical concepts into user-friendly materials
• Assist with knowledge transfer and training support activities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Technology, or related field
• 3–5 years of technical writing experience supporting federal programs
• Experience developing IT and cybersecurity documentation
• Familiarity with LMS platforms and software development documentation
• Strong editing, formatting, and document management skills
• Experience supporting DHS or DoD environments preferred

Working Environment:

On Site

Required Clearance:

No

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy:

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

Salary Range:

Pay range information will be disclosed consistent with applicable state and local pay transparency laws once available. For this position, the anticipated salary range is $85,000.000-$95,000.00, depending on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.