Technical Writer
Contract: IDIQ Naval Postgraduate School Research and Educational Support Service (RES) IDIQ
Task Order: NPS Extended Campus Support Services
Location: Monterey, CA (Onsite at NPS)
Clearance: Public Trust
Openings: 1
Salary Range: $65,000-$78,000
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support the Naval Postgraduate School's Extended Campus programs. This role focuses on producing highquality written materials-including technical documents, reports, publications, and communication products-that support academic, instructional, and institutional needs. The ideal candidate brings strong writing, editing, and qualityassurance experience, along with the ability to work independently in a fastpaced academic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Write, edit, proofread, and review technical and academic documents.
- Prepare publications, reports, white papers, fact sheets, and other written materials.
- Ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to qualityassurance standards.
- Support the development of multimedia content, web features, press releases, and newsletter articles.
- Collaborate with faculty, staff, and subjectmatter experts to gather information and translate it into clear, accessible written content.
- Maintain version control, documentation, and editorial workflows.
Required Qualifications
- 3 years of experience in technical writing, proofreading, editing, publication, review, and quality assurance.
- BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related discipline.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Desired Qualifications
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience in technical or scientific writing.
- Demonstrated ability to independently research, write, and edit materials such as white papers, fact sheets, multimedia content, web features, press releases, and newsletter articles.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.
Additional Information
- This position requires onsite work at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.