Technical Writer — Federal IT & Cyber Docs

dobbsdefensesolutions; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role requires 3–5 years of federal technical writing experience, proficiency with LMS platforms, and strong editing and document management skills. Onsite work in DC area is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, IT, 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

Editing

Formatting

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Technical Writing

Tools

LMS platforms

Documentation tooling

Job description

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

The role requires 3–5 years of federal technical writing experience, proficiency with LMS platforms, and strong editing and document management skills. Onsite work in DC area is expected.