Technical Writer III Job at HunaTek Government Solutions in Washington

Technical Writer III Position Summary: The Technical Writer III serves as the senior technical writer and program management lead supporting the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-REG). This position combines hands‑on regulatory writing and editing responsibilities with leadership, staff management, and primary client‑facing duties. The Technical Writer III acts as the lead representative for the company on the contract and is responsible for coordinating day‑to‑day execution of regulatory support services. Essential Job Functions: Technical Writing and Regulatory Support Serve as lead technical writer for complex federal regulatory and policy documents, including Federal Register notices, proposed and final rules, guidance documents, policy letters, reports, and supporting materials Draft, edit, and format documents in compliance with the Federal Register Document Drafting Handbook, Government Publishing Office Style Manual, Coast Guard regulatory guidance, and plain language requirements Coordinate directly with Government subject matter experts, attorneys, economists, and environmental staff to ensure regulatory text accurately reflects policy intent and supporting analyses Review documents for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and readiness for internal clearance and Federal Register submission Support development and maintenance of complete administrative records in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act Conduct regulatory research and synthesize statutes, Executive Orders, prior rulemakings, and background materials to support drafting and comment resolution Program Management and Team Leadership Serve as the lead representative for the company on the contract and primary point of contact for the Government Contracting Officer's Representative Lead and manage the contractor support team, including task assignment, workload prioritization, and coordination across multiple concurrent regulatory projects Provide day‑to‑day supervision and mentoring of technical writers and support staff to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery Develop, maintain, and update project plans, schedules, and task tracking tools in coordination with Government priorities Monitor contract performance, deliverables, and timelines, and proactively identify and address risks or issues Lead preparation and submission of monthly progress reports, including task status, document tracking, and clearance activity Coordinate and support Government briefings, presentations, advisory committee activities, and management reviews as required Support continuity of operations planning and execution to ensure uninterrupted contract performance during emergencies or disruptions Skills and Qualification Requiredh3> Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a related field Senior‑level experience in technical or regulatory writing, preferably supporting Federal agencies Demonstrated experience preparing or editing documents for the Federal Register Experience leading teams or managing work across multiple projects or task areas Strong organizational, communication, and client‑facing skills Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English Public Trust clearance About Us: At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad. Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together. Our Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision Long‑term and short‑term disability insurance and term life insurance 401(K) with safe harbor contribution Paid time off and 11 paid holidays Tuition and career development assistance A selection of voluntary benefits This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification. Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr