Technical Writer

Description & Requirements

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MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Technical Writer to join our team on-site in Washington, D.C.

This roles supports the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Intelligence and Security (OUSW[I&S]). The individual will prepare, review, and maintain strategic and technical documentation to support defense initiatives and leadership decision-making.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Write clear, high-level technical copy and documentation for defense and intelligence initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain strategic plans, operational guides, user manuals, and executive publications.
• Gather complex technical and operational information to draft structured text, reports, and leadership briefings.
• Maintain an internal documentation library of strategic policies, frameworks, and technical standards.
• Format executive-level publications and presentations using standard office productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, Visio).
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and stakeholders across all phases of the documentation lifecycle.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree + 8 years of relevant technical writing experience (or Master's + 6 years, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree).
• Experience supporting Federal Government programs within the Defense & Intelligence sector.
• Demonstrated ability to research complex technical subjects and synthesize multi-source data into executive-level content.
• Ability to translate technical documentation, policy frameworks, and SME input into cohesive deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience writing or editing strategic documentation, intelligence briefings, or executive reports for leadership.
• Familiarity with executive decision-support processes and strategic intelligence missions.
• Track record of independently managing and maintaining complex systems documentation.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, and constant operation of a computer.
• Frequently communicates with co-workers, management, and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

The projected compensation range for this position is $107,900.00-$179,400.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.


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