Technical Writer

$110k

ASTRION, INC.

Ashton, MD

Overview

Technical Writer

LOCATION: Washington, DC

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Tier 1 Background Investigation;US Citizenship required

CERTIFICATION: N/A

TRAVEL: Limited; as needed

Salary Range: $110,000 + annually*

*depending on experience, certifications, and qualifications

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer to support the Federal Aviation Administration - SETIS Contract, supporting the Civilian Division .

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

BA/BS degree required
2+ years of experience required
Ability to complete and pass a Public Trust Security Investigation (US Citizenship required for all applicants)
Must have the ability to establish and maintain professional, positive relationships with a wide variety of customers, including senior executives, engineers, technicians, managers, and administrative staff.
2 years of experience using QuickSilver software in processing and preparing technical documentation
2 years of experience with Adobe Communique (CQ5) Software
Must be able to write in a wide variety of formats, styles, and "voices."
Able to apply advanced concepts and strategies when writing and editing.
Able to produce high quality work under tight and sometimes shifting deadlines.
Able to grasp and communicate highly technical information without a background in that area.
Must be comfortable asking questions of technical experts.
Must have a disciplined work ethic and the ability to prioritize and juggle projects.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Must enjoy working collaboratively within a small team of communications professionals.
Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite (Word professional documentation styles, features and production, Excel, PowerPoint.
Must have strong oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with federally mandated "plain language" a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reviews, and revises documents to conform to existing style guidelines and industry best practices for regulatory documents, manuals, instructions, and technical orders.
Edits, standardizes, and revises material prepared by FAA staff members, organizing and formatting content for clarity, flow, and readability.
Meet with and receive guidance/technical direction from Subject Matter Experts, and produce an original written draft based on those discussions, to be reviewed, refined and finalized.
May be asked to prepare, edit, or revise reports, correspondence, briefing, or other documentation.
Ensures clarity and grammatical correctness of all written materials through attention to detail and the application of recognized editorial techniques.
Edits and maintains a listing of technical documents, their key data, and their revision schedule
Writes original content in the form of articles, columns, talking points, etc. by gathering and assessing information from a wide variety of sources.
Prepares, edits, or revises reports, correspondences, briefings, and other documentation.
Must be able to write in a wide variety of formats, styles, and "voices."
Able to apply advanced concepts and strategies when writing and editing.
Experience working with Federally-mandated "plain language" a plus.
Experience using InDesign a plus.
Helps develop graphic concepts for communicating key messages.
Tracks and reports progress of various projects.
Provides ad hoc support to FAA customer by taking meeting notes, conducting research and analysis, conducting fact-checks, gathering information, etc.

Apply

Vacancy posted 2 days ago

Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Technical Writer in Ashton, MD vacancy

Secret Cleared Technical Writer
...Insight Global is actively hiring a multiple Secret Cleared Technical Writers to join our team supporting a newly awarded DoD Program out of Elkridge Maryland. The selected candidates will join our high-performing team in developing technical manuals, how to guides and...
Suggested
Full time
Insight Global
Elkridge, MD
2 days ago
IETM Technical Writer
...applicants only. No C2C, agencies, or third-party vendor submissions. Must Have: Active Secret Clearance U.S. Citizenship Technical Writing experience XML/Structured Authoring experience Arbortext or similar authoring tools Microsoft Office & Adobe...
Suggested
Work at office
TAD PGS, Inc.
Elkridge, MD
17 hours ago
Technical Writer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
$93.66k - $126.5k
...related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Transform technology into opportunity a Technical Writer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the...
Suggested
Temporary work
Work at office
Immediate start
Worldwide
Flexible hours
General Dynamics Information Technology
Laurel, MD
1 day ago
Technical Writer
$3,400 per month
...briefs, presentations, and submissions. Publications may include technical reports for dissemination within the DoD and VA medical... ...clinicians, researchers, policymakers and the general public. Writers must have good research skills and the ability to gather, analyze...
Suggested
Full time
Temporary work
Work experience placement
Remote work
Work from home
Flexible hours
Zohorecruit
Silver Spring, MD
4 days ago
Technical Writer
$100k - $140k
...Job Description Description SAIC is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain a wide range of technical and programmatic documentation in support of NSWC Crane and the Sea-Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM...
Suggested
Work at office
SAIC
Kensington, MD
4 days ago
Technical Writer - active Top Secret required
$85k - $115k
...Execution Job Qualifications: Skills: Collaboration, Technical Knowledge, Technical Writing Certifications: None... ...Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Tech nical Writer Advance how our customers operate while you advance...
Temporary work
Immediate start
Worldwide
Flexible hours
General Dynamics Information Technology
Kensington, MD
5 days ago
Technical Writer
$68k - $78k
...supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives. Position Overview QinetiQ US is looking for a Technical Writer. This is is an excellent opportunity to provide direct technical writing support to the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA...
Work experience placement
Work at office
QinetiQ
Silver Spring, MD
4 days ago
Technical Writer (Fed Civ)
$94.7k - $142k
...Title: Technical Writer (Fed Civ) At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 85 countries and operations in over 28 countries...
Contract work
Work experience placement
Local area
Worldwide
Flexible hours
Trinzic
Columbia, MD
1 day ago
Technology Technical Communicator
$58.7k
...Description Do you enjoy conveying complex technical topics through the precision of the written word? Do you have an authoritative... ...Laboratory (APL). We are seeking a motivated and creative Technical Writer to write and maintain vital documentation of cutting-edge work...
Temporary work
Work experience placement
Work at office
Relocation package
Flexible hours
Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Laurel, MD
3 days ago
Technical Writer
...Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system... ...personnel and other available resources. The Technical Writer (TW) shall possess the following capabilities: Assist in...
Temporary work
Optimus Technology Inc
Columbia, MD
5 days ago
Technology Technical Communicator
$62.5 - $85.73 per hour
...Job Title Technical Writer EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology...
Hourly pay
Contract work
Local area
EverWatch
Annapolis Junction, MD
5 days ago
Technical Writer
$65.65k - $118.68k
...Description As a Technical Writer, you will own and drive documentation efforts for sophisticated technical programs supporting national-security missions. You’ll work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, program leadership, subject-matter experts, and...
Contract work
Local area
Immediate start
Remote work
Flexible hours
Leidos
Gaithersburg, MD
5 days ago
Technical Writer
...Technical Writer Location Ellicott City, MD Job Code 2660 of Openings 1 Apply Now ( DCCA is a veteran-owned IT business specializing in providing innovative solutions to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982. DCCA is proud...
Contract work
Flexible hours
DCCA
Ellicott City, MD
2 days ago
Technical Writer
...Technical Writer Mt Laurel, NJ Onsite Contract Role Description: Technical Writer, Excellent Documentation Competencies: Language Skills: English Experience (Years): 8-10 Essential Skills: Technical Writer with strong understanding of Collections and...
Contract work
Syntricate Technologies
Laurel, MD
4 days ago
Senior Technical Writer
$80k - $105k
...act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity. Position Overview Ennoble First is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support an Intelligence Community customer in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Senior Technical Writer will develop and maintain...
Full time
Local area
Remote work
Relocation package
Shift work
2 days per week
Ennoble First, Inc.
Gaithersburg, MD
5 days ago
Senior Technical Writer
$82k - $145k
...Overview Senior Technical Writer Gaithersburg, MD (hybrid - requires 2 days on site) Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical...
teKnoluxion Consulting
Gaithersburg, MD
2 days ago
Senior Technical Writer
$78.9k - $123.3k
...Responsibilities Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer/Editor with a deep understanding of aviation operations, flight procedures, and the National Airspace System (NAS) . This position supports the Federal Aviation Administration...
Permanent employment
Full time
Contract work
Part time
Work at office
Local area
Remote work
Noblis
Silver Spring, MD
2 days ago
Senior Technical Writer
$125k - $175k
...Senior Technical Writer Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate...
Permanent employment
Full time
Work experience placement
Work at office
Quantum Space
Rockville, MD
2 days ago
Technical Writer - Part Time
...this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Technical Writer - Part Time 9 days ago Requisition ID: 1312 This Technical Writer – Analyst II is responsible for designing, creating, and...
Part time
Work experience placement
Immediate start
Weekend work
Afternoon shift
CTIS Inc
Rockville, MD
1 day ago
Technical Writer
...an engineering partner who can not only keep up, but bring the technical expertise and passion necessary to solve the new hardest problems... ..., plus flexible benefits. We are seeking Technical Writers who wish to accelerate their skills and focus on tackling the...
Work visa
Flexible hours
GIGATEC
Annapolis Junction, MD
a month ago
Technical Writer
...Group (SVCG), LLC is a dynamic consulting firm specializing in technical and management solutions that address the most pressing challenges... ...! Strategic Ventures is currently recruiting a Technical Writer to join our team at Ft. Meade, MD. Responsibilities:...
Work at office
Strategic Ventures Consulting Group LLC
Maryland, MD
a month ago
Technical Writer 2
$114.3k - $127k
...Job Description Job Description Technical Writer 2 Location: Annapolis Junction, MD | Onsite Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $114,300-$127,000 Join a Growing Team at Weeghman & Briggs Weeghman & Briggs...
Full time
Contract work
Local area
Weeghman & Briggs LLC
Annapolis Junction, MD
19 days ago
Technical Writer
...Overview Position Title: Technical Writer (TW2) Location: Annapolis Junction, MD Reports To: Team Lead/PM Job Type: Full-time Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Summary: Dig in with your teams to effectively perform requirements analysis...
Full time
Contract work
Work at office
Local area
Immediate start
Flexible hours
LufCo
Annapolis Junction, MD
more than 2 months ago
Technical Writer II
...nation, and want to help support ProSync's mission to "Define and Redefine the State of Possible,” please apply today! The Technical Writer is responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems...
Flexible hours
Prosync
Annapolis Junction, MD
a month ago
Technical Writer
$150k - $180k
Technical Writer: Qualification: Eight (8) years’ experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree may...
Full time
Peterson Technologies
Annapolis Junction, MD
more than 2 months ago
Technical Writer L2
$10k
...Technical Writer Level 2 – 30994 Wyetech is seeking a Technical Writer Level 2 to provide documentation, process, configuration management, and training support for the High-Capacity Sensor Operations (HCSO) Integrated Operations Center (HIOC) . The Technical Writer...
Hourly pay
Full time
Contract work
Temporary work
Work experience placement
Summer work
Immediate start
Wyetech
Annapolis Junction, MD
8 days ago
Technical Writer
...consumption MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ~ Bachelor's in English, Journalism, or Communications ~5+ years federal proposal or technical-report writing ~ Ability to translate audit findings into plain-English memos PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Section 508 accessibility...
Contract work
Work at office
Think Tank, Inc.
Silver Spring, MD
a month ago
Technical Writer
...Job Title Technical Writer Why IDS? IDS believes in resolving conflict, building innovative approaches to do so. Combining operational expertise with an intimate understanding of today’s greatest challenges, we bring our customers the solutions required for success...
Full time
Local area
Flexible hours
Shift work
IDS International
Annapolis Junction, MD
23 days ago
Technical Writer 2
$10k
...Job Description Job Description Description: Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical Writer Level 2 to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of technical documentation for complex software and systems engineering programs. This role is...
Temporary work
For contractors
Work at office
Local area
Columbia Technology Partners
Annapolis Junction, MD
14 days ago
Technical Communicator - Contractor
$27 - $32 per hour
Engineering Technical Editor and Writer 3 Elkridge, MD Posted: 4/10/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 216568 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Shift: 1 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Technical Editor and Writer 3, in Elkridge, MD. Job ID#216...
Contract work
Temporary work
For contractors
Local area
Shift work
PDS Defense, Inc.
Elkridge, MD
3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Technical Writer. Be the first to apply!