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Technical Writer 3

PDS Defense · Olympia, WA, USA ·

Pay:
$41-$46/hr
Job type:
Temporary

IT/Technical

Technical Writer 3

, wa Posted: 7/8/2026

Job Description

Job ID#:

218921

Job Category:

IT/Technical

Position Type:

Associate - W2

Duration:

12 mo

Shift:

1

Positions Available:

2

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Remote Technical Writer 3. Job ID#218921

Pay Rate: $41 - $46/hr

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer who is passionate about creating clear, accurate, and engaging technical documentation while leveraging modern AI tools to improve content quality and productivity. The ideal candidate combines exceptional writing skills with technical aptitude and hands-on experience using generative AI platforms to streamline documentation workflows.

This role will partner closely with Quality, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and Support teams to develop and maintain high-quality documentation for internal audiences.

Key Responsibilities

Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation including:

o Procedures

o Work Instructions

o Forms

o Templates

o Guidance Documents

Collaborate with subject matter experts to gather technical information.

Utilize AI-powered writing and research tools (e.g. Microsoft Copilot, or similar) to accelerate drafting, editing, summarization, and content organization while ensuring technical accuracy and consistency.

Review AI-generated content for correctness, completeness, and compliance with company documentation standards.

Develop and maintain documentation templates, style guides, and content governance practices.

Organize and improve documentation within knowledge management systems.

Continuously identify opportunities to automate and improve documentation workflows using AI technologies.

Ensure documentation remains current with product releases and feature updates.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of professional technical writing experience.

Demonstrated experience using AI tools to improve documentation development and editing workflows.

Strong understanding of prompt engineering and best practices for generating high-quality technical content with AI.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Technical Skills

Technical writing and editing

AI-assisted content creation

Prompt engineering

Documentation lifecycle management

Knowledge management

Version control

Success Metrics

Produce clear, accurate, and timely technical documentation.

Increase documentation efficiency through effective use of AI tools.

Maintain high documentation quality with minimal review cycles.

Improve customer and internal user satisfaction with documentation.

Ensure documentation is updated in alignment with product releases.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is curious, collaborative, detail-oriented, and excited about the evolving role of AI in technical communication. They understand that AI is a productivity enhancer-not a replacement for technical expertise-and can effectively balance automation with human judgment to deliver exceptional documentation.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit http://www.tadpgs.com/candidate-privacy/ or https://pdsdefense.com/candidate-privacy/

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

The California Fair Chance Act

Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled