ECS

Technical Writer

ECS$80K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • DoD Secret security clearance needed.
  • High School Diploma with 9+ years of experience or Bachelor's degree with 5+ years relevant experience.
  • Active DoD 8140 IAT Level II Security+ certification (or higher) required.
  • Exceptional writing and editing skills with strong command of major style guides including GPO and APA.
  • Regulatory knowledge in U.S. Code and federal regulations is essential.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and desktop publishing tools.

Responsibilities

  • Write, edit, and format SOPs, user manuals, and policy handbooks.
  • Conduct research and interviews with technical experts.
  • Ensure compliance with federal guidelines and standards.
  • Translate complex technical information into user-friendly content.
  • Manage document libraries and track revisions.
  • Maintain configuration control in multi-author projects.
  • Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

  • Hybrid onsite/remote work arrangement.
  • Focus on collaboration with knowledge experts across departments.
  • Opportunities to work on vital compliance and regulatory documentation.
  • Engagement with high-level stakeholders, including congressional audiences.
Full Job Description
Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work in our Fairfax, Virginia office 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).

About ECS

ECS is a leading provider of digital solutions and services to the federal government. The company was founded in 2001 by Roy Kapani and has since grown to become a trusted partner to a wide range of government agencies. ECS offers a broad range of services, including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence. The company has been recognized for its innovative solutions and has won numerous awards, including the AWS Public Sector Partner of the Year award.
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