Technical Writer - Editor | Req#4743

ActioNet, Inc.; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ActioNet is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to develop, edit, and quality-review technical documentation for IT systems and DoD/government projects in a fast-paced environment.

You will collaborate with SMEs, PMs, drafters, and reviewers to resolve gaps, maintain version control, and prepare packages for submission, ensuring compliance with standards and established templates. On-site as needed in San Diego.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of technical writing experience for IT, DoD, or government contracts.
• Strong understanding of IT design docs, test plans, and validation.
• Experience with CDRLs, DIDs, and gov contract deliverables.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and documentation tools.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and update technical documentation using templates and reviewer comments.
• Assemble complete documentation packages with drawings, tables, and attachments.
• Edit for grammar, terminology, numbering, references, and standards.
• Perform package reviews to ensure completeness and consistency.
• Identify gaps and coordinate resolution with leads as needed.
• Prepare packages for internal review and pre-submission checks.
• Incorporate revisions from SMEs, PMs, QA, and customers accurately.
• Maintain document organization, naming conventions, and version control in SharePoint.
• Track status and move packages through drafting, review, and submission workflows.
• Coordinate with SMEs, PMs, drafters to obtain needed source materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation management

Quality control

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

ActioNet is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to provide hands-on documentation development, editing, and quality support to ensure technical packages are complete, accurate, consistent, and ready for review and submission. The role works closely with technical SMEs, project managers, drafters, and reviewers to incorporate source materials and comments, resolve documentation gaps, maintain version control, and improve overall documentation quality and throughput.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft and update technical documentation using established templates, source materials, engineering inputs, and reviewer comments.
• Assemble complete documentation packages by incorporating required drawings, attachments, tables, figures, and supporting materials.
• Edit and format documentation for grammar, clarity, terminology, numbering, cross-references, and compliance with established standards.
• Perform package-level reviews to ensure narratives, drawings, equipment lists, building information, and other components are complete, accurate, consistent, and aligned.
• Identify missing information, discrepancies, conflicting content, or other issues and coordinate resolution or elevate them to the Lead Technical Writer as appropriate.
• Prepare documentation packages for internal review by completing required pre-submission checks and verifying readiness for the next stage of review.
• Incorporate revisions and adjudicated comments from technical SMEs, PMs, QA reviewers, and customer feedback accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain document organization, naming conventions, and version control within SharePoint and other designated repositories.
• Track documentation status and support the movement of packages through established drafting, review, revision, and submission workflows.
• Coordinate with technical SMEs, PMs, drafters, and other contributors to obtain information and source materials needed to complete assigned documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in technical writing for IT systems, DoD projects, or government contracts.
• Strong understanding of IT design documentation, test plans, test scripts, test procedures, and system validation requirements.
• Experience developing and maintaining CDRLs, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and other government contract deliverables.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and documentation tools.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD IT system testing, verification, and validation activities.
• Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS), MIL-STD documentation requirements, and DoD program compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with configuration management processes and tools such as DOORS, JIRA, or other requirements tracking software.
• Local candidates who can report on-site, as needed will be given preference.

ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security, and IT Managed Services. With 25+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator !

• Advanced and Managed IT Services
• Agile Software Development
• DevSecOps
• Cybersecurity
• Health IT
• C4ISR & SIGINT
• Data Center Engineering & Operations

Why ActioNet ?

At ActioNet , our Passion for Quality is at the heart of everything we do:

• Commitment to Employees: We are committed to making ActioNet a great place to work and continue to invest in our ActioNeters .
• Commitment to Customers: We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining Service Delivery Excellence.
• Commitment to Community: We are committed to giving back to our community, helping others, and making the world a better place for our next generation.

ActioNet is proud to be named a Top Workplace for the 13 year in a row (2014 - 2026). We have a 98% customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers, and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health, and well-being of our nation.

What's in It For You?

As an ActioNeter , you get to be part of an exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees, and communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy, and a desire to develop your skills, experience, and career. Are you ready to make a difference?

ActioNet is an equal-opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Full-Time Employees are eligible to participate in our ActioNet's Benefits Program:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Education and Professional Training
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Referral and Merit Recognition Programs
• Employee Assistance and Identity Theft Protection

ActioNet Core Value #1 - Instill Integrity In Everything We Do