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Technical Writer - PART TIME

Si Tec Consulting, Corridor North, MD, United States


Part-Time Technical Writer

Cleared Position | Top Secret/SCI with Poly Required

We are seeking a

detail-oriented and highly organized Technical Writer

to support documentation efforts for government and defense programs. This is a great opportunity for a professional who enjoys turning complex technical and operational information into clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation that supports mission success.

In this role, you will partner with engineers, developers, subject matter experts, and program stakeholders to create and maintain a wide range of technical and operational materials. The ideal candidate brings strong writing and editing skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, review, update, and maintain a variety of technical and operational documents, including:

operational directives

memoranda

congressional notifications

emergency directives

user guides

manuals

SOPs

other technical publications

Lead and facilitate document review and revision cycles, including reconciling comments and maintaining a comment resolution matrix.

Develop job aids, how-to guides, process documentation, and workflow diagrams to support end users and stakeholders.

Collaborate with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.

Format and organize documentation using tools such as

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio , and related applications.

Produce defense acquisition documentation, end-user manuals, and training materials for DoD electronic equipment and systems.

Review engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures, and technical source material to create accurate, well-structured documents.

Apply established technical writing standards and customer-specific guidance, including technical manual standards such as

MD Customer DS-89 .

Track document status, routing, and approvals while coordinating with action officers and stakeholders throughout the review process.

Required Qualifications

Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI access and Polygraph

Strong technical writing and editing skills, including excellent grammar, proofreading, and written communication abilities

Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation in support of complex programs

Proficiency with documentation and presentation tools, including

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Ability to research, interpret, and synthesize complex technical information into clear, readable documentation

Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting

government or Department of Defense (DoD)

programs

Familiarity with government documentation standards, review cycles, and approval processes

Experience developing documentation for technical, engineering, or operational environments

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree and

eight (8) years

of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity;

or

Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted in place of a bachelor's degree;

or

A master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the experience requirement to

six (6) years

Why This Role Join our team as a Part-Time Technical Writer supporting high-impact government and defense programs. If you have a talent for transforming complex technical information into clear, actionable documentation and enjoy working alongside engineers and mission-focused teams, we'd love to hear from you!

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