Industrial Technical Writer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Koniag IT Systems, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical Writer with a TS/SCI clearance to support KITS and our government customer in Falls Church, VA.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.  

Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation and deliverables in support of CDAO’s Sensitive Decision Support (SDS) mission, including reports, trip summaries, program protection plans, security classification guides, and strategic disclosure reports.
• Translate complex technical, intelligence, and programmatic information into clear, concise, and accessible documentation for senior leadership, technical stakeholders, and operational users.
• Support the creation of Weekly Activity Reports (WARs) and Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with contractual requirements.
• Draft and edit formal assessments, quarterly implementation plans, annual reports, and technical annexes across the Inform, Protect, Affect, and Modernize lines of effort.
• Apply DoD writing standards, formatting, and classification markings in accordance with DoDI 5230.24, DoDD 5105.89, the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce requirements where applicable to documentation practices.
• Collaborate with program managers, researchers, analysts, and government representatives to capture technical content and ensure alignment with mission objectives.
• Leverage Microsoft O365 (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Automate) to produce, edit, and visualize documentation supporting technical analysis and decision making.
• Maintain awareness of ethical, privacy, and security requirements when preparing, handling, or disseminating documentation that may include sensitive or classified information.

Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation management within a government, defense, or IT/engineering environment.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong understanding of DoD documentation practices, classification marking, and controlled/unclassified material handling.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence, autonomy, and decision-support systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to synthesize all-source intelligence research, cyber vulnerability reports, and counterintelligence analysis into user-ready documentation.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft O365 Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and collaboration tools. Experience with Power BI or visualization platforms preferred.
• Excellent grammar, attention to detail, and ability to tailor technical language for different audiences (executive, technical, operational).

Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple deliverables with strict deadlines in a classified, fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary cross-functional team.
• Capacity to operate with minimal supervision while adhering to government style guides, security policies, and program requirements.

Security Clearance requirement:

• Must possess an active TS-SCI.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.

Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.

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