Technical Writer I – U.S. Coast Guard (SAFECEN Support)

TLN Worldwide Enterprises, Inc; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical consulting company is seeking a Technical Writer to provide expertise in producing safety and operational documentation for the United States Coast Guard. The role involves developing technical documents, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and collaborating with subject matter experts. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-5 years of experience in technical writing and editing. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. This position is located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation development.
• Experience producing technical reports, guidance documents, or procedural manuals.
• Proficiency in document management tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical documents.
• Review and edit technical documents for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate publication timelines and document lifecycle management.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Document formatting

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

The Technical Writer provides professional technical writing, editing, publication development, and project lifecycle documentation support to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Safety Service Center (SAFECEN). The role supports the development, refinement, and maintenance of safety guidance, procedures, reports, communications, and other technical products while guiding subject matter experts through established Coast Guard documentation and publication processes.

This position ensures that all written deliverables meet USCG quality, accessibility, formatting, and compliance standards and supports mission-critical safety communications and operational documentation in alignment with SAFECEN’s mission and stakeholder needs.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Writing & Documentation Development

The Technical Writer develops, edits, and maintains a wide range of technical documents and publications, including safety guidance, procedural manuals, reports, communications products, and operational documentation supporting Coast Guard safety programs. The role translates complex technical, operational, and safety information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly written products tailored to diverse stakeholder audiences.

Responsibilities include drafting original content, revising existing documentation, and ensuring consistency in tone, terminology, structure, and formatting across all deliverables.

Editing, Review & Quality Assurance

The Technical Writer reviews and edits technical documents for accuracy, clarity, readability, accessibility, and compliance with Coast Guard standards and established publication processes. The role ensures deliverables meet high-quality editorial standards through structured review cycles, peer editing, and stakeholder validation.

The Technical Writer applies rigorous quality control procedures to verify grammar, technical accuracy, formatting, and alignment with agency guidelines prior to submission.

Product & Publication Development

The Technical Writer supports the development of SAFECEN publications and communication products, including reports, guidance documents, presentations, and internal and external communications materials. The role assists in planning, drafting, formatting, and finalizing publication-ready content that supports Coast Guard safety initiatives and operational messaging.

Responsibilities include coordinating publication timelines, version control, and document lifecycle management to ensure timely and accurate delivery of products.

Stakeholder Coordination & SME Engagement

The Technical Writer collaborates closely with Coast Guard subject matter experts, program staff, and stakeholders to gather technical inputs and clarify requirements. The role guides SMEs through established documentation processes, conducts interviews and information‑gathering sessions, and incorporates feedback into finalized deliverables.

The Technical Writer ensures effective communication and coordination to support workflow management and timely completion of assigned writing and editing tasks.

Meeting & Project Lifecycle Support

The Technical Writer provides meeting support and documentation services, including preparing agendas, capturing meeting notes, and developing summaries and action items. The role supports project lifecycle documentation by tracking deliverables, milestones, and documentation updates throughout the task order period.

Responsibilities include maintaining organized records, document repositories, and version‑controlled files to support continuity and audit readiness.

Compliance, Accessibility & Process Adherence

The Technical Writer ensures all documentation complies with applicable federal standards, accessibility requirements, and Coast Guard publication policies. The role supports adherence to established SAFECEN processes for document development, review, approval, and dissemination.

The Technical Writer ensures that deliverables align with contract requirements and quality expectations while supporting continuous improvement in documentation workflows and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field
• Three to five years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation development
• Demonstrated experience producing technical reports, guidance documents, or procedural manuals
• Strong editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills
• Experience working with subject matter experts to translate technical content into clear written products
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting federal agencies, DoD, DHS, or Coast Guard programs
• Familiarity with safety, operational, or regulatory documentation environments
• Experience supporting publication development and lifecycle documentation processes
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and federal documentation compliance practices
• Experience supporting OASIS+, IDIQ, or task‑order–based contracts