Senior Technical Writer – Editor

Blue Water Thinking

. Write, edit, and proofread reports, regulations, articles, newsletters, magazines, news releases, training materials, brochures, handbooks, pamphlets, guidebooks, scholarly works, reference materials, speeches, scripts, and other customer deliverables .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $85,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and editing, with a strong focus on producing clear, accurate documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficient in managing multiple documentation projects while ensuring adherence to industry standards and stakeholder requirements.

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Technical WritingEditing Technical DocumentsMedical TerminologyDocumentation ToolsCollaboration with Stakeholders

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingDocument FormattingResearchContent OrganizationUser Manual DevelopmentProposal WritingReport WritingQuality AssuranceVersion Control

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsTime ManagementCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Computer-Based SystemsDocumentation ToolsStyle GuidesEditorial ProcessesTemplates

Industry Keywords

Healthcare DocumentationTechnical CommunicationFederal Public Trust ClearanceVHA CCPI Data AnalyticsStakeholder Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Write, edit, and proofread reports, regulations, articles, newsletters, magazines, news releases, training materials, brochures, handbooks, pamphlets, guidebooks, scholarly works, reference materials, speeches, scripts, and other customer deliverables
Gather, analyze, and compose technical information for user manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, reports, and related documentation
Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, and other documents for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and quality
Conduct research and ensure appropriate use of technical, medical, and healthcare terminology
Translate complex technical information into clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
Collaborate with technical staff, subject matter experts, analysts, project managers, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders
Develop and maintain documentation for VHA CCPI data analytics, systems, processes, workflows, and operations
Review source materials and identify inconsistencies, information gaps, terminology issues, and clarity improvements
Apply writing, editing, formatting, and documentation standards
Use computer-based systems and documentation tools to create, edit, format, organize, and maintain technical content
Incorporate stakeholder feedback and revisions while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and version control
Support documentation templates, style guides, standard operating procedures, and editorial processes
Manage multiple documentation assignments and priorities while meeting schedules and deadlines
Ensure documentation is professional, technically accurate, well-organized, and audience-appropriate
Support continuous improvement of documentation processes and deliverable quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
Eight (8) years of professional experience in technical writing, technical editing, communications, documentation, or a related field
Strong experience writing and editing professional and technical materials, including reports, training materials, user manuals, proposals, system documentation, and customer deliverables
Strong experience with computer-based systems and documentation tools
Experience gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information
Experience editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, special reports, and other technical documents
Experience conducting research and applying technical terminology, including medical and healthcare terminology
Strong understanding of medical and healthcare industry terminology
Ability to translate complex technical information into clear documentation for technical and non-technical personnel
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proofreading abilities
Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
Ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders, subject matter experts, and project teams
Ability to manage multiple assignments, establish priorities, and meet deadlines
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship, now or in the future
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required federal public trust clearance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (medical, dental and vision)
Paid time off
Federal holidays
Matching 401K plan
Reasonable accommodations throughout the application and hiring process