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Job Title
Scientific Technical Writer
Location
US (Primary)
Category
General Laborer
Job Type
Full-Time
$55,000
$70,000
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?
Employment Category:
Full-Time/Regular
Location:
Hybrid – Silver Spring, MD
Travel
: None
Security Clearance:
N/A
Overview Support the architecture behind NOAA’s environmental intelligence enterprise, through clear, accessible, and controlled technical documentation.
The Office of Systems Architecture and Engineering (SAE), within NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), provides the strategic framework for satellite architecture planning, systems engineering, and long-term investment analysis. SAE ensures that NOAA’s observing systems are technically sound, strategically aligned, and positioned to meet evolving weather, climate, and environmental data needs.
Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a Scientific Technical Writer (Section 508 Subject Matter Expert) to provide writer-forward support to SAE’s strategic and technical documentation portfolio. This position plays a critical role in developing, editing, and ensuring accessibility compliance for high-visibility systems engineering, policy, and planning documentation.
In addition to leading technical writing and accessibility efforts, the selected candidate will learn and support configuration and change management processes, working alongside configuration management leadership supporting NOAA programs. This provides an opportunity to expand into document control, configuration governance, review boards, and lifecycle management processes in a structured federal systems engineering environment.
This role is ideal for a strong technical writer who wants to grow into configuration and change management while contributing directly to NOAA’s satellite architecture mission.
Key Responsibilities Technical Writing & Editorial Leadership (Primary Focus)
Develop, edit, and maintain SAE documentation including: Strategic plans and architecture documents, Policies and procedures, Systems engineering handbooks, Requirements documentation, Briefings, white papers, reports, and executive-level materials
Translate complex scientific, engineering, and programmatic concepts into clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.
Support structured document review cycles, including tracking, adjudicating, and incorporating stakeholder comments.
Coordinate updates to NOAA and SAE internal and external communication platforms, including: NOAA Google Sites, SAE Google Site, SAE Intranet, NESDIS communication channels
Collaborate closely with technical leads, program managers, engineers, and communications staff to ensure consistent messaging and document quality.
Section 508 Compliance & Accessibility (Subject Matter Expert Role)
Serve as SAE’s resource for Section 508 compliance in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Review and remediate deliverables (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other electronic media) to ensure accessibility compliance.
Provide guidance to writing teams and stakeholders on accessibility best practices and evolving federal standards.
Participate in working groups and meetings to present Section 508 strategies and solutions.
Monitor updates to federal accessibility regulations and implement improvements in document development workflows.
Configuration & Change Management Support (Developmental / Secondary Role) Under guidance from configuration management leadership, support configuration and change management functions that may include:
Assisting with configuration control processes for policies, plans, requirements, SOPs, SOWs, and other program-level artifacts.
Supporting preparation for Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, including documentation grooming and submission tracking.
Helping track lifecycle status and disposition of controlled documentation.
Assisting with management of change requests affecting program documentation and processes.
Supporting documentation management for new initiatives and mission requests entering the review process.
Contributing to Lean or Agile Business Case documentation development in coordination with project managers and stakeholders.
Supporting documentation review coordination by identifying appropriate subject matter experts.
Assisting with training materials and communications related to change management processes.
Supporting schedule governance activities, including tracking document-related schedule inputs and identifying potential slippages for reporting.
This component of the role provides structured exposure to federal configuration governance, executive review boards, and lifecycle documentation management.
Benefits STC offers a competitive benefits package including:
401(k) with up to 4% employer matching
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Job Requirements
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a scientific and/or engineering technical writer.
Demonstrated expertise in Section 508 review, remediation, and compliance for technical documentation (mandatory).
At least four (4) years of experience developing and editing documentation using Google Workspace applications (Docs, Drive, Sites, Sheets, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to synthesize complex technical input from multiple sources.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a structured federal environment.
Highly Desired
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or other technical discipline.
Experience supporting NOAA, NASA, DoD, or other federal technical programs.
Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle documentation.
Exposure to configuration management, document control, or change governance boards.
Experience in satellite, Earth observation, environmental data, or space systems programs.
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
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Job Title
Scientific Technical Writer
Location
US (Primary)
Category
General Laborer
Job Type
Full-Time
$55,000
$70,000
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Security Clearance Required
None
Job Description About Science and Technology Corporation (STC): Founded in 1979, Science and Technology Corporation (STC) delivers an extensive range of award-winning advanced scientific, engineering, and technical support services to the U.S. Government and Industry customers. Our proven expertise and experience span scientific research, development, test and evaluation in areas such as earth and atmospheric sciences, engineering, data science and software engineering. Will you join our world-class team?
Employment Category:
Full-Time/Regular
Location:
Hybrid – Silver Spring, MD
Travel
: None
Security Clearance:
N/A
Overview Support the architecture behind NOAA’s environmental intelligence enterprise, through clear, accessible, and controlled technical documentation.
The Office of Systems Architecture and Engineering (SAE), within NOAA’s National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS), provides the strategic framework for satellite architecture planning, systems engineering, and long-term investment analysis. SAE ensures that NOAA’s observing systems are technically sound, strategically aligned, and positioned to meet evolving weather, climate, and environmental data needs.
Science and Technology Corporation (STC) is seeking a Scientific Technical Writer (Section 508 Subject Matter Expert) to provide writer-forward support to SAE’s strategic and technical documentation portfolio. This position plays a critical role in developing, editing, and ensuring accessibility compliance for high-visibility systems engineering, policy, and planning documentation.
In addition to leading technical writing and accessibility efforts, the selected candidate will learn and support configuration and change management processes, working alongside configuration management leadership supporting NOAA programs. This provides an opportunity to expand into document control, configuration governance, review boards, and lifecycle management processes in a structured federal systems engineering environment.
This role is ideal for a strong technical writer who wants to grow into configuration and change management while contributing directly to NOAA’s satellite architecture mission.
Key Responsibilities Technical Writing & Editorial Leadership (Primary Focus)
Develop, edit, and maintain SAE documentation including: Strategic plans and architecture documents, Policies and procedures, Systems engineering handbooks, Requirements documentation, Briefings, white papers, reports, and executive-level materials
Translate complex scientific, engineering, and programmatic concepts into clear, concise, and well-structured documentation.
Support structured document review cycles, including tracking, adjudicating, and incorporating stakeholder comments.
Coordinate updates to NOAA and SAE internal and external communication platforms, including: NOAA Google Sites, SAE Google Site, SAE Intranet, NESDIS communication channels
Collaborate closely with technical leads, program managers, engineers, and communications staff to ensure consistent messaging and document quality.
Section 508 Compliance & Accessibility (Subject Matter Expert Role)
Serve as SAE’s resource for Section 508 compliance in accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
Review and remediate deliverables (PDF, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and other electronic media) to ensure accessibility compliance.
Provide guidance to writing teams and stakeholders on accessibility best practices and evolving federal standards.
Participate in working groups and meetings to present Section 508 strategies and solutions.
Monitor updates to federal accessibility regulations and implement improvements in document development workflows.
Configuration & Change Management Support (Developmental / Secondary Role) Under guidance from configuration management leadership, support configuration and change management functions that may include:
Assisting with configuration control processes for policies, plans, requirements, SOPs, SOWs, and other program-level artifacts.
Supporting preparation for Configuration Control Board (CCB) meetings, including documentation grooming and submission tracking.
Helping track lifecycle status and disposition of controlled documentation.
Assisting with management of change requests affecting program documentation and processes.
Supporting documentation management for new initiatives and mission requests entering the review process.
Contributing to Lean or Agile Business Case documentation development in coordination with project managers and stakeholders.
Supporting documentation review coordination by identifying appropriate subject matter experts.
Assisting with training materials and communications related to change management processes.
Supporting schedule governance activities, including tracking document-related schedule inputs and identifying potential slippages for reporting.
This component of the role provides structured exposure to federal configuration governance, executive review boards, and lifecycle documentation management.
Benefits STC offers a competitive benefits package including:
401(k) with up to 4% employer matching
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Job Requirements
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a scientific and/or engineering technical writer.
Demonstrated expertise in Section 508 review, remediation, and compliance for technical documentation (mandatory).
At least four (4) years of experience developing and editing documentation using Google Workspace applications (Docs, Drive, Sites, Sheets, etc.).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to synthesize complex technical input from multiple sources.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a structured federal environment.
Highly Desired
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or other technical discipline.
Experience supporting NOAA, NASA, DoD, or other federal technical programs.
Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle documentation.
Exposure to configuration management, document control, or change governance boards.
Experience in satellite, Earth observation, environmental data, or space systems programs.
We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.
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