Technical Writer(Top Secret Required)

SiloSmashers; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SiloSmashers is seeking a skilled Technical Writer in Washington, DC to produce and edit documentation for a federal law enforcement client. You will create reports, manuals, briefs, specifications, and training materials used by internal teams and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong writing, editing, and MS Office proficiency, with the ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and contribute to executive presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 4 years of federal technical writing experience; 8+ years waives requirement.
• Proficiency in MS Office for writing and editing.
• Strong multitasking and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to detail and professional correspondence.
• Self-sufficient, able to work independently and own the project.

Responsibilities

• Write technical articles, reports, and manuals for documentation.
• Coordinate graphics display and document production with the customer.
• Proofread, edit, and standardize documents to high quality.
• Prepare executive-level presentations and format materials.
• Create/update brochures, briefings, technical papers, and websites.
• Develop communications aligned with Procurement Section messaging.
• Recommend content and delivery methods including updating PowerPoint slides and SharePoint.
• Support leadership by gathering metrics and compiling data for presentations.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Independent work

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Technical Writer

SiloSmashers is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support our federal law enforcement client.

The Technical Writer develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, technical specifications, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of machinery and other equipment. The technical writer will work with the supervisor and the team to refine requirements by interfacing with the program/project manager.

Work Description

• Write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
• Coordinate the display of graphics and the production of documents with the customer.
• Assist with proofing, standardizing, and editing documents to ensure content is of high quality and conforms with standards.
• Help create presentations as well as format and prepare documents for executive‑level presentations.
• Create and update content for Brochures, Briefings, Technical papers, and Unit and/or Section website.
• Develop communications consistent with Procurement Section messaging to be disseminated on behalf of the Section Chief and/or Assistant Section Chief.
• Provides recommendations for communication content, and delivery method to include updating PowerPoint Slides and Section Internal and External SharePoint Site.
• Supports leadership team in preparing presentation slides and materials by gathering metrics, informational data, and compiling information into a comprehensive presentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with four (4) years of technical writing experience for the Federal Government. Educational requirement may be waived if the candidate has eight (8) or more years of experience.
• Four (4) years of Exceptional proficiency in writing and editing skills using MS Office.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize staff requests, and set expectations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and effective professional correspondence.
• Self‑sufficient and resourceful, and able to work independently and take ownership of the project.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.