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Junior Technical Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total ... Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Summary We are seeking a Junior Technical Writer to develop, manage ...

Remote > This is the junior counterpart to Hop's Principal Technical Recruiter role. Same mission, same Moon Engine exposure -- just calibrated for recruiters with 2-5 years of technical recruiting ...

Junior Technical Writer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total ... Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Summary We are seeking a Junior Technical Writer to develop, manage ...

Junior Recruiter

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$39K - $51K/yr

Tria Federal is seeking a driven, ambitious, and curious entry/junior-level Technical Recruiter who is eager to launch or grow a career in technical recruiting. You'll receive mentorship from ...

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Join our dynamic and expanding team in Austin, TX as a Principal Technical Recruiter, reporting to ... Mentor or manage a small team of junior recruiters or sourcers, sharing best practices and helping ...

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As a Principal Technical Recruiter, you'll foster a strong team culture and make a significant ... Mentor or manage a small team of junior recruiters or sourcers, sharing best practices, providing ...

As a Principal Technical Recruiter, you'll foster a strong team culture and make a significant ... Mentor or manage a small team of junior recruiters or sourcers, sharing best practices, providing ...

Technical Recruiter, Software

Boston, MA · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

Mentor junior recruiters and sourcers while helping elevate recruiting best practices across the organization REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * 10+ years of full-cycle technical recruiting experience ...

Jr. Technical Business Analyst

Reston, VA

$27.50 - $37/hr

Junior Technical Business Analyst Location: D.C., Maryland, Virginia Hybrid or Remote (if remote ... recruiter for more details!) What you will be doing: * Support all aspects of the software ...

Mentors Associate and Technical recruiters through guidance, best practice sharing, and hosting ... Provide mentorship and support to junior recruiters as needed * Share best practices and market ...

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How much do junior technical recruiter jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior technical recruiter in the United States is $50,166.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $51,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by junior technical recruiters when sourcing candidates, and how can they overcome them?

Junior Technical Recruiters often encounter challenges such as understanding complex technical job requirements, identifying qualified candidates in a competitive market, and building rapport with passive talent. To overcome these hurdles, it's helpful to collaborate closely with hiring managers to clarify technical needs, leverage multiple sourcing platforms like LinkedIn and GitHub, and continuously develop basic technical knowledge. Additionally, building strong communication skills and regularly seeking feedback from senior team members can significantly improve success in this role.

What does a junior technical recruiter do?

A Junior Technical Recruiter assists in finding and hiring qualified candidates for technical positions within an organization. They source candidates through job boards, social media, and networking, screen resumes, conduct initial interviews, and coordinate with hiring managers to understand job requirements. Junior Technical Recruiters also help manage candidate databases, schedule interviews, and ensure a positive candidate experience. Their role is essential in building a strong technical team by identifying and attracting top talent.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a junior technical recruiter?

To thrive as a Junior Technical Recruiter, you need a foundational understanding of recruitment processes, basic knowledge of technical roles, and a bachelor's degree in human resources or a related field. Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS), sourcing tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, and basic HR software is typically required. Strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for building relationships with candidates and hiring managers. These capabilities are crucial for efficiently identifying and engaging qualified technical talent, ensuring a smooth hiring process, and supporting organizational growth.
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Junior Technical Writer

Core One

Mclean, VA • On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 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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About Core One

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

Sterling, VA, US