Technical Writer with Active Secret Security Clearance - Onsite in Portsmouth, VA
TechWriter-PortsmouthVA - Portsmouth, VA - Full Time
U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance is required. This job is onsite in Portsmouth, VA.
Position Overview We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Technical Writer to join our team. This role requires strong expertise in technical documentation, configuration management, and process documentation. The position focuses on developing, maintaining, and improving process manuals, agreements, and corporate documentation, while supporting documentation standardization, process improvement initiatives, and reporting efforts across the organization
Key Responsibilities
Develop, edit, and publish technical documentation, manuals, and process materials
Gather and interpret technical information and coordinate formatting and layout for publication
Provide technical writing support, including configuration control and version management for documentation
Create and maintain process manuals and related documentation for enterprise systems and operations
Develop agreements, memoranda, and formal documentation to support organizational processes and initiatives
Coordinate internal and external document reviews to ensure accuracy, consistency, and stakeholder alignment
Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and technical documentation across multiple functional areas
Prepare meeting minutes, action items, summaries, and presentation materials
Support development of technical reports, including metrics documentation and data analysis summaries
Assist with presentations, collaboration tools, and documentation repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Teams)
Maintain and update business process documentation, including “As-Is” state process maps
Ensure documentation consistency, quality, and adherence to established standards
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field
Minimum of 3 years of experience with configuration management processes
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation management tools
Active Secret Security Clearance
4–7 years of experience in process improvevment, including data gathering, analysis, change management, process implementation and evaluation activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in a related field
4–7 years of experience in technical writing or documentation management
8+ years of experience developing and maintaining technical documentation
Experience supporting complex technical or government-related programs
Familiarity with structured documentation standards and process-driven environments
Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) or similar certification