Senior Technical Writer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Create, revise, and maintain operational, instructional, maintenance, and test documentation for print and digital delivery .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeAnnapolis Junction • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $69,400 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating and maintaining technical documentation for military and technical audiences, with a strong focus on clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established standards. Proficient in document control and validation processes, with the ability to manage priorities and incorporate feedback effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

DoD Technical Documentation ExperienceTechnical Writing and EditingMicrosoft Word ProficiencySecret ClearanceKnowledge of MIL-STD-40051

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationDocument FormattingVersion Control PracticesManual DevelopmentReport WritingProcedure DevelopmentTraining Material CreationEditingGrammar ProficiencyInformation Gathering

Soft Skills

Feedback IncorporationPriority ManagementDeadline ManagementTeam CollaborationIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

Secret ClearanceTop Secret Clearance (Nice to Have)

Industry Keywords

MIL-STD-38784S1000DDITAMilitary DocumentationTechnical Communication

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create, revise, and maintain operational, instructional, maintenance, and test documentation for print and digital delivery
Gather information from engineering drawings, source data, and subject-matter experts
Translate technical information into clear content for military and technical audiences
Create or apply established templates and customer standards
Incorporate review comments
Support document control, validation, and contract deliverables activities
Complete routine assignments independently
Perform complex work with guidance from senior team members
Work without considerable oversight or direction

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience with DoD technical documentation or a military, defense agency, acquisition, or weapon-system program
5+ years of experience writing, editing, or maintaining technical documentation
5+ years of experience developing manuals, procedures, reports, or training materials for technical or government audiences
Knowledge of grammar, document formatting, editing, and version-control practices
Proficiency producing technical documentation using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, or Visio
Ability to gather information from technical sources and subject-matter experts and present it clearly
Ability to incorporate feedback, manage priorities, and meet deadlines in a team environment
Secret clearance required
HS diploma or GED
Experience with MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, S1000D, or DITA is nice to have
Top Secret clearance is nice to have
Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field is nice to have

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud-prevention process
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