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Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Work Schedule: Fulltime, On-site, Quantico, VA; limited travel as required (<10%)

Role Overview:

The Technical Writer supports the MOCTT Documentation Support Services mission at the Marine Corps Tactics and Operations Group’s (MSTP) C2 Training and Education Center of Excellence (C2TECOE) Branch, Quantico, VA. This role develops, edits, and formats a range of doctrinal, instructional, and technical documentation that directly supports the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Operations Center Training Team (MOCTT).

Working under the direction of the Senior Technical Writer, the Technical Writer executes content development, editing, and formatting tasks in support of MOCTT’s training and doctrine products. This includes lesson plans, After Action Reports (AARs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and T&R-based analytical tools. The position requires adherence to Marine Corps documentation standards and secure facility protocols, ensuring all deliverables are doctrinally accurate, professionally formatted, and version-controlled within an ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System (QMS).

General Skillset

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interpret and organize technical and doctrinal information
• Excellent attention to detail and document accuracy
• Capable of working both collaboratively and independently in a secure, team-oriented environment
• Skilled in applying Marine Corps correspondence and editorial standards

Specific Skillset

• Demonstrated proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker for document layout and formatting
• Working knowledge of Marine Corps correspondence standards (SECNAV M-5216.5, MCO 5216.20B)
• Experience developing and editing lesson plans, SOPs, reports, and doctrinal documents for DoD or USMC programs
• Familiarity with MCISD/SATE instructional frameworks and TECOM documentation processes
• Experience managing document version control, configuration, and quality assurance in an ISO 9001-certified environment
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs, analysts, and instructors to produce clear, doctrinally accurate deliverables
• Understanding of document handling and security requirements within classified and unclassified systems

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Master Certification required within 90 days of hire
• Proficiency with Adobe FrameMaker required
• Certification in Technical Communication or related professional certification preferred

Experience Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation management supporting DoD or defense programs
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Marine Corps or Joint documentation development preferred
• Familiarity with USMC doctrine, MAGTF C2 processes, and MSTP documentation standards desirable

Role Integration

The Technical Writer works closely with the Senior Technical Writer, C2 Analysts, and Multimedia Specialists to ensure consistency and quality across all MOCTT documentation. All work supports the MSTP Quarterly Work Plan and Doctrine SOP, contributing to the standardization, repeatability, and interoperability of MOCTT and MISTC training documentation.

Technical Writers are embedded with the MOCTT training team to capture evolving requirements through exercise planning sessions, training events, and AARs. They participate in weekly production reviews, maintain configuration control of all documentation, and apply structured editing workflows to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Impact

By providing comprehensive documentation support, the Technical Writer enables the MOCTT to maintain focus on its core mission, training and readiness. This role ensures the timely delivery of doctrinally aligned, operationally relevant materials that strengthen MAGTF C2 training, doctrine, and standardization across TECOM’s global training enterprise.

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Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel that become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee’s position, date of hire, and contract terms.

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