Technical Writer - 160032

Zachary Piper Solutions; Alexandria (VA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to support a high-visibility US Coast Guard prototype initiative in a fully remote role. You will ensure all project deliverables are accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders and meet USCG documentation requirements.

This position requires an Active Secret Clearance and offers a comprehensive benefits package with salary in the mid 60s to mid 70s thousands, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field.
• 5–8 years of technical writing experience in engineering or federal environments.
• Proven ability to develop user manuals, SOPs, system documentation, and knowledge-base articles.

Responsibilities

• Develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation across the prototype lifecycle.
• Document system architecture, deployment procedures, and testing results.
• Ensure materials meet USCG standards and formatting requirements.
• Translate complex concepts into clear documentation for diverse audiences.
• Support design artifacts, risk assessments, and transition deliverables.

Skills

Technical Writing

Documentation Management

Clear Communication

Stakeholder Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Zachery Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to support a high‑visibility U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) prototype initiative. You will have the opportunity to join a rapidly growing, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business supporting both federal and commercial clients in a fully remote role. The Technical Writer will play a key role in ensuring all project deliverables are accessible to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and meet USCG documentation requirements.

This position requires an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for the role

Responsibilities of the Technical Writer include:

• Develop, organize, and maintain all technical documentation throughout the prototype lifecycle.
• Document system architecture, design decisions, deployment procedures, and testing results.
• Ensure all written materials align with USCG technical standards and formatting requirements.
• Translate complex technical inputs into concise, actionable documentation for diverse audiences.
• Contribute to configuration guides, design overviews, risk assessments, and transition deliverables.
• Support the creation and delivery of design artifacts, system overviews, and related project materials.

Qualifications for the Technical Writer include:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 5–8 years of experience in technical writing within a technical, engineering, or federal environment.
• Proven experience developing and editing user manuals, SOPs, system documentation, proposals/RFP responses, and knowledge‑base articles.
• Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, structured, and accessible documentation.
• Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Active Secret Clearance.

Compensation for the Technical Writer includes:

• Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law).

LI-RE1 #LI-REMOTE Technical Writing, Documentation Management, System Documentation, SOP Development, User Manuals, Technical Communication, Requirements Documentation, Configuration Guides, Design Documentation, Risk Assessments, Deployment Documentation, Testing Documentation, Knowledge Base Articles, Federal Documentation Standards, USCG Standards, Government Contracting, DoD Projects, Secret Clearance, Technical Editing, Information Architecture, Content Development, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Engineering Documentation, Prototype Support, Technical Deliverables, Compliance Documentation, Process Documentation, Writing for Technical and Non‑Technical Audiences, Technical Accuracy, Document Control, Version Management, Stakeholder Communication