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Everwatch

$130 - $178/hr

Job Title Technical Writer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a full ...

Everwatch

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$62.50 - $85.73/hr

Job Title Technical Writer Overview EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country's most critical missions. We are a full ...

One Federal Solution

Technical Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28.06/hr

One Federal Solution is seeking a Technical Writer to supporta Government Client by providing technical writing, policy development, and program documentation support. The selected individual will ...

Govcio LLC

Technical Writer

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

$113K - $123K/yr

This role ensures technical outputs are consumable by Government stakeholders, support review and ... TS/SCI CI Poly * 9+yrs of experience writing technical documentation for IT, cyber, or data ...

Everwatch

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD

$62.50 - $85.73/hr

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed ... As a Technical Writer on our team, you'll support the drafting, writing, editing, formatting, proof ...

SOSi

Technical Writer

Charleston, SC · On-site

... government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its ... The Technical Writer works directly with tier leads and subject matter experts to produce clear ...

SOSi

Technical Writer

Charleston, SC · Hybrid

... government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its ... The Technical Writer works directly with tier leads and subject matter experts to produce clear ...

Astrion

Technical Writer

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

Top Secret TRAVEL: as required by Gov't customer Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a journeyman Technical Writer located at the Robins AFB in Georgia . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS ...

Astrion

Technical Writer

Warner Robins, GA · On-site

Top Secret TRAVEL: as required by Gov't customer Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a journeyman Technical Writer located at the Robins AFB in Georgia . REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS ...

Nüvitek

Technical Writer

Mechanicsburg, PA

$80K - $85K/yr

The ideal candidate brings 3+ years of technical writing experience, experience supporting the Federal Government, such as DoD or DLA, and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office. In assuming this ...

Konik

Technical Writer

Saint Paul, MN

$28 - $37/hr

Technical Writer Eagan, MN | On-Site | Contract to Hire | $28 - $37/hr Konik is partnering with a ... S. government regulations, candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered for clearance.

SOSi

Technical Writer

Charleston, SC · Hybrid

... government solutions business specializing in advanced technology systems and mission support. Its ... The Technical Writer works directly with tier leads and subject matter experts to produce clear ...

One Federal Solution

Technical Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$28.06/hr

One Federal Solution is seeking a Technical Writer to supporta Government Client by providing technical writing, policy development, and program documentation support. The selected individual will ...

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As of Sep 1, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance government technical writer 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.

What is the difference between Freelance Government Technical Writer vs Freelance Technical Writer?

AspectFreelance Government Technical WriterFreelance Technical Writer
CredentialsOften requires knowledge of government regulations, security clearances, and familiarity with federal documentation standardsTypically requires general writing skills, industry-specific knowledge, and possibly certifications like CPT or CMP
Work EnvironmentPrimarily works on government contracts, often remotely or on-site at government agenciesWorks across various industries, including tech, healthcare, and corporate sectors, mostly remotely
Employer & Industry UsageHired by government agencies, contractors, or consulting firms for federal documentation projectsHired by private companies, agencies, or as independent contractors for diverse projects

In summary, Freelance Government Technical Writers specialize in federal documentation with specific security and regulatory requirements, while Freelance Technical Writers have a broader scope across industries. Both roles require strong writing skills but differ mainly in their work environment and industry focus.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Government Technical Writer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Technical Writer

Everwatch

On-site

$130 - $178/hr

Other

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

Job Title

Technical Writer


Overview

EverWatch is a government solutions company providing advanced defense, intelligence, and deployed support to our country’s most critical missions. We are a full-service government solutions company. Harnessing the most advanced technology and solutions, we strengthen defenses and control environments to preserve continuity and ensure mission success.


EverWatch employees are focused on tackling the most difficult challenges of the US Government. We offer the best salaries and benefits packages in our industry - to identify and retain the top talent in support of our critical mission objectives.


Commitment to Non-Discrimination:


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.


Responsibilities

As a Technical Writer on our team, you'll support the drafting, writing, editing, formatting, proof reading, and document management and maintenance of required system technical documents for a family of systems. You will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents and will work closely with the Task Leads and coordinate with System and Software Engineers, System Administrators, Information Assurance, and System Testers to ensure all required system documentation remains update-to-date and in compliance with government provided templates.


Qualifications

You Have:



  • Experience with preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents including software and systems engineering, systems operations, testing, and user documentation

  • Experience writing and editing technical documentation for all projects hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation

  • Experience creating code documentation for software

  • Experience producing implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities

  • Experience in the following applications Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and SharePoint as well as Atlassian Jira and Confluence

  • Ability to provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation and format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawingses

  • TS/SCI with a polygraph

  • Bachelor's degree and 6+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, complexity or a HS Diploma and 10+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, complexity.


Nice to Have:



  • Experience using MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

  • Experience with Basic manipulation of graphics (jpg, tiff, pdf,png)

  • Experience interpreting technical drawings and other technical graphics

  • Experience conducting research and ensuring use of proper technical terminology

  • Experience organizing and writing according to an established standard

  • Experience with and/or working knowledge of IT systems and common IT terminology


Clearance:Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secretclearance with a polygraph is required.


Compensation at EverWatch is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62.50 to $85.73 per hour. The estimate displayed represents the typical compensation range for this position and is just one component of EverWatch’s total compensation package for employees.


Job Locations

US-MD-Annapolis Junction


Skills

Technical Writer, Confluence, Jira

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