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Core One

Junior Technical Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

The ideal candidate brings expertise in technical documentation, structured authoring, compliance ... Collaborate with Back-End Developers to ensure accurate and up-to-date API contracts * Document ...

CAE, Inc.

Associate Technical Writer

Binghamton, NY · On-site

As an Associate Technical Writer, you'll collaborate with engineers, authors, and quality teams to ... S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Preferred ...

Leidos

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD

JOB SUMMARY The selected candidate will be responsible for authoring, editing, and proofreading a ... Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, and other contractual deliverables for ...

Leidos

Technical Writer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

JOB SUMMARY The selected candidate will be responsible for authoring, editing, and proofreading a ... Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, and other contractual deliverables for ...

Core One

Technical Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

... to-date API contracts • Document Data dictionaries and metadata, Database schemas and ... authoring and reuse strategies • Serve as the central documentation liaison across Engineering ...

Caeus

Associate Technical Writer

Binghamton, NY · On-site

As an Associate Technical Writer, you'll collaborate with engineers, authors, and quality teams to ... S. Government contract requirements, only U.S. citizens are eligible for this role. Preferred ...

Core One

Junior Technical Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

... to-date API contracts • Document Data dictionaries and metadata, Database schemas and ... authoring and reuse strategies • Serve as the central documentation liaison across Engineering ...

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As of Aug 10, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract technical author in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectContract Technical AuthorTechnical Writer
CredentialsOften requires technical background, certifications in technical communication or related fieldsTypically holds degrees or certifications in technical communication, journalism, or related areas
Work EnvironmentUsually contracted for specific projects, working remotely or on-site with tech companies or engineering teamsCan be employed full-time or freelance, working across various industries including IT, manufacturing, and healthcare
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly hired by tech firms, engineering companies, or consulting agencies for specialized documentationWidely used across industries for creating manuals, guides, and online help content

Contract Technical Authors focus on producing technical documentation on a contractual basis, often with specialized technical knowledge. Technical Writers may work full-time or freelance, creating a broader range of content across multiple industries. Both roles require strong communication skills and technical understanding, but Contract Technical Authors are typically hired for specific projects requiring technical expertise.

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Junior Technical Writer

Core One

Mclean, VA • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
Summary
We are seeking a Junior Technical Writer to develop, manage, and govern high-quality technical documentation across a complex, enterprise technology ecosystem. This role supports front-end, back-end, database, and security teams, ensuring all deliverables meet federal compliance (FedRAMP / RMF), audit readiness, and operational excellence standards.
The ideal candidate brings expertise in technical documentation, structured authoring, compliance artifacts (SSP, POA&M), and engineering documentation frameworks, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable content for diverse stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
  • Support the development and maintain compliance artifacts: System Security Plans, Security Assessment Reports, and Plan of Action & Milestones
  • Support alignment with NIST SP 800-53 / RMF (800-37), FedRAMP Moderate/High baselines, and ICD 503
  • Support ATO lifecycle documentation and audit readiness
  • Support and ensure the production of high-quality developer-facing materials: API references, Integration guides, and SDK documentation
  • Collaborate with Back-End Developers to ensure accurate and up-to-date API contracts
  • Document Data dictionaries and metadata, Database schemas and relationships, and Data governance policies
  • Work with Database Engineers to ensure data lineage, classification, and handling requirements are clearly documented
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, change Enablement documentation and incident response runbooks in collaboration with respective Team SME's
  • Align documentation with ITIL processes in coordination with Team SME's
  • Establish and enforce documentation standards and templates, version control and document lifecycle management and implement structured authoring and reuse strategies
  • Serve as the central documentation liaison across Engineering teams, Security and compliance teams and Product and program leadership
  • Utilize documentation tools and platforms: Confluence, SharePoint, Git-based documentation (Markdown) and API tools (Swagger/OpenAPI)
  • Support automation of documentation workflows within CI/CD pipelines
  • Support the preparation and manage documentation for FedRAMP audits and 3PAO assessments and Internal compliance reviews
  • Ensure and support documentations are complete, accurate, and traceable and aligned with system configurations and controls
  • Mentor junior writers or contributors, promote a culture of documentation as a critical engineering discipline
  • Continuously improve documentation quality and usability

Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Writing, English, IT or related field
  • 1+ years of technical writing experience in IT or cybersecurity environments
  • Proven ability to document Complex systems and architectures (APIs, data model, etc.)
  • Tools & Technologies: Confluence, SharePoint, Markdown, DITA, Swagger / OpenAPI, Git, Visio, Lucidchart, Jira, Azure DevOps

Desired Qualifications
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST RMF, ICD 503
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps environments
  • Knowledge of structured authoring frameworks (DITA)

Salary Range: $120,000 - $150,000
The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.
Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US

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