Technical Writer/Editor

Overview

TECHNICAL WRITER/EDITOR: (VOPS-2026-25849):

Bowhead is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support a fast-paced government program. This position involves researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical documentation while coordinating document reviews, approvals, signatures, and final distribution to meet customer deadlines. The ideal candidate is flexible, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and is available to work beyond core business hours—including evenings and nights—as mission requirements dictate.

Responsibilities

• The ideal candidate is highly organized, able to manage multiple priorities, and thrives in a deadline-driven environment where turnaround times can change quickly. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow documents through the complete review and approval process are essential.Responsibilities:

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical documentation.

• Ensure documents comply with government and editorial standards.

• Coordinate document routing, approvals, signatures, and distribution.

• Track multiple deliverables and meet time-sensitive deadlines.

• Communicate effectively with program personnel and stakeholders.

• Maintain document trackers and support documentation processes.

Qualifications

• Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 2–5 years of professional experience.

• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).

• DoD or government documentation experience preferred.

• Active Secret security clearance is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.Position Expectations:

• Core collaboration hours are 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.; however, this position regularly requires work during evenings and nights to meet customer deadlines (including up to 3-4 evenings/nights per week).

• Candidates must be flexible, detail-oriented, and able to manage short-turnaround, deadline-driven deliverables.

• Works effectively as part of a team, adapting to changing customer requirements, and managing competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtian and maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status EOE/D/V. Pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and subject to other state and federal requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity posters here .

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UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25849

Category Technical Writing/Editing

Location : Location US-VA-Dahlgren

Min USD $56,000.00/Yr.

Max USD $79,000.00/Yr.

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret

Minimum Clearance Required Secret

Travel Requirement N/A