Technical Writer

The Copper River Family of Companies

$71K — $124K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top-Secret Security Clearance required.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical writing experience is acceptable.
  • Experience with documentation in technical or Government settings.
  • Strong written, editing, and communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Knowledge of technical writing principles and document lifecycle management.
  • Experience with SOPs and document formatting.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain technical documentation for Government IT programs.
  • Create SOPs, user guides, and process documentation.
  • Gather technical information through interviews with Government staff.
  • Edit and revise documents for clarity and accuracy.
  • Assist with documentation portal dashboard development.
  • Maintain document libraries and version-controlled repositories.
  • Ensure compliance with Government documentation standards.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Health savings accounts available.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays.
  • Tuition reimbursement and transportation expense account.
Full Job Description
Coho Consulting Group is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support documentation initiatives for the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE) in Fort Bragg, NC. The Technical Writer will collaborate with Government personnel and technical subject matter experts to develop clear, accurate, and standardized documentation supporting enterprise IT operations and contract performance.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting Government IT programs.
  • Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, templates, user guides, and process documentation.
  • Gather technical information through interviews with Government personnel and SMEs.
  • Review, edit, and revise documentation for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Assist with development and maintenance of documentation portal dashboards.
  • Maintain document libraries and version-controlled repositories.
  • Ensure documentation complies with Government standards and contractual requirements.
  • Support quality assurance reviews of technical documents.
  • Coordinate documentation updates resulting from process improvements.
  • Prepare presentation materials, reports, and supporting documentation.
  • Collaborate with project teams to ensure documentation reflects current operational procedures.
  • Meet project deadlines while managing multiple documentation assignments.

Essential Job Qualifications and Requirements:
  • Security Clearance
    • Active Top-Secret Clearance required.
  • Education and Certifications:
    • Bachelor's degree or relevant technical writing experience may be substituted for formal education
    • Experience creating documentation within technical or Government environments
    • Excellent written, editing, proofreading, and communication skills
    • Strong organizational and time management abilities
    • Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Demonstrated Knowledge & Experience
    • Technical writing principles and document lifecycle management
    • Development of SOPs, work instructions, templates, and user documentation
    • Information gathering from technical personnel and stakeholders
    • Document formatting, editing, and quality assurance
    • Government documentation standards and version control practices
    • Collaboration within multidisciplinary project teams
  • Preferred Qualifications
    • Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal Government contracts
    • Familiarity with SharePoint or other document management platforms
    • Experience supporting enterprise IT or information technology programs


Position Pay Range

$71,000-$124,000 USD

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
  • Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
  • Retirement 401(k) with employer match
  • Open leave policy and paid holidays
  • Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!

Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.

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