Technical Writer/Editor

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support a fast-paced government program. This role involves researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical documentation while coordinating reviews, approvals, and final distribution to meet customer deadlines.

The position requires flexibility to work beyond core hours, including evenings and nights as mission requirements dictate, and strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• DoD or government documentation experience preferred.
• Active Secret security clearance preferred; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical documentation.
• Ensure documents comply with government and editorial standards.
• Coordinate document routing, approvals, signatures, and distribution.
• Track multiple deliverables and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with program personnel and stakeholders.
• Maintain document trackers and support documentation processes.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Teams

Job description

TECHNICAL WRITER/EDITOR: (VOPS-2026-25849 )

Bowhead is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support a fast-paced government program. This position involves researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical documentation while coordinating document reviews, approvals, signatures, and final distribution to meet customer deadlines. The ideal candidate is flexible, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and is available to work beyond core business hours—including evenings and nights as mission requirements dictate.

• The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment where turnaround times can change quickly. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow documents through the complete review and approval process are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical documentation.
• Ensure documents comply with government and editorial standards.
• Coordinate document routing, approvals, signatures, and distribution.
• Track multiple deliverables and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with program personnel and stakeholders.
• Maintain document trackers and support documentation processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• DoD or government documentation experience preferred.
• Active Secret security clearance is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.

Position Expectations

• Core collaboration hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; however, this position regularly requires work during evenings and nights to meet customer deadlines (including up to 3-4 evenings/nights per week).
• Candidates must be flexible, detail-oriented, and able to manage short-turnaround, deadline-driven deliverables.
• Works effectively as part of a team, adapting to changing customer requirements, and managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to obtian and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.