Technical Writer

Alexandria, Virginia

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Job Id:
157760

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Job Location:
Alexandria, Virginia

Security Clearance:
Secret

Business Unit:
Zachary Piper

Division:
Zachary Piper Solutions

Position Owner:
Reese Eelkema

Zachery Piper Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to support a high‑visibility U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) prototype initiative. You will have the opportunity to join a rapidly growing, Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business supporting both federal and commercial clients in a fully remote role. The Technical Writer will play a key role in ensuring all project deliverables are accessible to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders and meet USCG documentation requirements.

This position requires an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for the role


Responsibilities of the Technical Writer include:

  • Develop, organize, and maintain all technical documentation throughout the prototype lifecycle.
  • Document system architecture, design decisions, deployment procedures, and testing results.
  • Ensure all written materials align with USCG technical standards and formatting requirements.
  • Translate complex technical inputs into concise, actionable documentation for diverse audiences.
  • Contribute to configuration guides, design overviews, risk assessments, and transition deliverables.
  • Support the creation and delivery of design artifacts, system overviews, and related project materials.

Qualifications for the Technical Writer include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5–8 years of experience in technical writing within a technical, engineering, or federal environment.
  • Proven experience developing and editing user manuals, SOPs, system documentation, proposals/RFP responses, and knowledge‑base articles.
  • Strong ability to translate technical concepts into clear, structured, and accessible documentation.
  • Excellent written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Active Secret Clearance.

Compensation for the Technical Writer includes:

  • Salary Range: $65,000 - $75,000
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, and sick leave (as required by law).

This position will start accepting applicants on 1/13/2026 and will remain open for 30 days. #LI-RE1 #LI-REMOTE Technical Writing, Documentation Management, System Documentation, SOP Development, User Manuals, Technical Communication, Requirements Documentation, Configuration Guides, Design Documentation, Risk Assessments, Deployment Documentation, Testing Documentation, Knowledge Base Articles, Federal Documentation Standards, USCG Standards, Government Contracting, DoD Projects, Secret Clearance, Technical Editing, Information Architecture, Content Development, Cross‑Functional Collaboration, Engineering Documentation, Prototype Support, Technical Deliverables, Compliance Documentation, Process Documentation, Writing for Technical and Non‑Technical Audiences, Technical Accuracy, Document Control, Version Management, Stakeholder Communication

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