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Technical Writer

Everforth ECS
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Fairfax, VA, USA
Sep 24, 2026

Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work in our Fairfax, Virginiaoffice in a hybrid onsite/remote capacity. This role requires close collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), program managers, and Security teams to transform dense regulatory or technical concepts into plain-language materials.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Document Creation & Revision: Write, edit, and format standard operating procedures (SOPs), user manuals, policy handbooks, and executive correspondence.
  • Subject Matter Research: Conduct independent research, interview technical experts, and review legislative or engineering blueprints to verify accuracy.
  • Compliance & Standards Editing: Ensure all written deliverables comply with federal guidelines, such as the GPO Style Manual, CIGIE standards, or accessibility mandates.
  • Simplifying Complexity: Translate technical or legal jargon into accessible formats for non-technical stakeholders, leadership, and congressional audiences.
  • Version & Repository Control: Manage document libraries, track revisions, and maintain configuration control across multi-author projects.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Note: Salary is commensurate with skillset, qualifications, experience, and educational background.

Salary Range: $80,000-110,000

General Description of Benefits

  • U.S. Citizen.
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance.
  • High School Diploma and 9+ years of relevant experience. Alternatively, a Bachelors in a related field of study and 5+ years of experience.
  • Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ (or higher) 
  • Writing & Editing Competency: Exceptional command of grammar, syntax, and lineage editing using major style guides (e.g., GPO, APA, Chicago).
  • Regulatory Knowledge: Ability to interpret and cite U.S. Code, federal regulations, or agency directives.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and desktop publishing tools.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities, with a proven ability to weigh the relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identify the most appropriate solution.
  • Highly developed interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally interact with a diverse set of stakeholders (from peers to end-users to executive management).

Job ID

5134

Security Clearance

SECRET
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