Technical Writer
Canvas · Redstone Arsenal, AL
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About the role
Duties
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Desired Skills
- Develop, write, and edit technical documents, including program plans, acquisition documentation, SOPs, white papers, and technical reports.
- Create and refine leadership briefings, presentations, and communication materials to support decision-making.
- Translate complex technical, financial, and programmatic information into clear, concise, and user‑friendly content.
- Ensure all documentation complies with DoD, Army, and organizational formatting, style, and security requirements.
- Maintain document version control, configuration management, and archival processes.
- Conduct interviews with subject matter experts to gather technical details and validate content accuracy.
- Review and edit documents for grammar, clarity, consistency, and technical accuracy.
- Support the development of contract documentation, including Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWSs), and technical directives.
- Assist with preparing materials for Program Management Reviews (PMRs), IPTs, and stakeholder engagements.
- Coordinate document reviews, consolidate feedback, and ensure timely delivery of final products.
- Manage templates, style guides, and document standards to promote consistency across the program.
- Support audits, data calls, and reporting requirements by producing accurate and timely written materials.
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Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and implement best practices
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation management.
- Experience supporting DoD, federal government, or acquisition programs.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
- Ability to interpret and communicate complex technical information clearly and accurately.
- Experience editing for grammar, clarity, consistency, and compliance with style guides.
- Familiarity with DoD documentation standards, including acquisition and program management artifacts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
Desired Skills
- 10+ years of experience in technical writing or editing roles within the DoD.
- Experience supporting rapid acquisition, prototyping, or engineering programs.
- Familiarity with Army program documentation, PPBE processes, and acquisition lifecycle artifacts.
- Experience with document configuration management tools or content management systems.
- Ability to mentor junior writers or support team-wide writing standards.
- Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) to support narrative development.
- Knowledge of MIL‑STD formatting, DoD style guides, and technical communication best
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