Technical Writer III

ELYON International

. Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical manuals, reports, procedures, guides, proposals, and instructional materials .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 - $54 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing, editing, and documentation management, with a strong ability to communicate complex information clearly to diverse audiences. Proficient in developing training materials and standard operating procedures while maintaining high standards of clarity and usability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Writing ExperienceActive Security ClearanceMicrosoft Office ProficiencyDocument Management ToolsExperience with Technical Drawings

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingEditingProofreadingResearch SkillsDocument RevisionContent OrganizationSOP DevelopmentVisual Content CreationVersion ControlUnderstanding of Technical Specifications

Soft Skills

Strong Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Manage Multiple ProjectsEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeActive Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Technical DocumentationOperational ProceduresEngineering DocumentationManufacturing EnvironmentsGovernment Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical manuals, reports, procedures, guides, proposals, and instructional materials
Collaborate with engineers, technical professionals, and operational teams to gather and verify information
Research technical specifications, drawings, diagrams, schematics, and related documentation to ensure accuracy
Observe operational and production activities to document procedures, workflows, and best practices
Review and revise existing documentation to improve clarity, consistency, and usability
Organize content according to established standards for format, style, terminology, and quality
Create or coordinate visual content such as charts, diagrams, illustrations, and screenshots
Maintain document revisions, version control, and publication records
Edit and standardize materials prepared by other contributors
Support development of internal communications, training materials, and process documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
5+ years technical writing experience
Active Security Clearance required
Experience developing technical, operational, or procedural documentation
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and research skills
Ability to understand and communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences
Experience working with technical drawings, specifications, schematics, or engineering documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management tools
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Experience supporting engineering, manufacturing, government, or technical operations environments
Familiarity with equipment operation, maintenance, or technical procedures
Experience developing training materials, user guides, or standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Position contingent upon contract award, Government acceptance of the proposed candidate, completion of required onboarding, and continued contract funding

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid sick leave
Medical insurance (optional)
Dental insurance (optional)
401(k) retirement plan (optional)
Employer-paid life insurance
Employer-paid short-term disability insurance
Optional life insurance