Technical Writer — DARPA Onsite (TS/SCI)

Systems Planning and Analysis; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support DARPA in Arlington, VA, onsite.

You will create, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for scientific, technical, and programmatic audiences, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity. Responsibilities include translating complex information into concise content, validating reports and briefs for senior leadership, and ensuring grammar, punctuation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic messaging for senior leadership.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Ability to work fully onsite at DARPA's HQ in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for diverse audiences.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, concise content with input from SMEs.
• Ensure technical accuracy, grammar, spelling, punctuation and acronyms across documents.
• Support reports and briefs for senior leadership and internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Technical writing experience

Strategic messaging

Oral and written communication

DoD TS/SCI clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Systems Planning and Analysis, Inc. (SPA) is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support DARPA in Arlington, VA, onsite.

You will create, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for scientific, technical, and programmatic audiences, collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and clarity. Responsibilities include translating complex information into concise content, validating reports and briefs for senior leadership, and ensuring grammar, punctuation, and