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Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site +1

$69K - $158K/yr

Experience with MIL-STD, government technical writing requirements, or similar controlled-documentation standards * Knowledge of model-based or digital engineering documentation ecosystems such as ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA

$69K - $158K/yr

Experience with MILSTD, government technical writing requirements, or similar controlled-documentation standards * Knowledge of modelbased or digital engineering documentation ecosystems such as ...

Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.

Technical Writer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$69K - $158K/yr

Experience with MIL-STD, government technical writing requirements, or similar controlled-documentation standards * Knowledge of model-based or digital engineering documentation ecosystems such as ...

Olin Corporation

Technical Writer

Independence, MO · On-site

This position requires a US Government Secret Security Clearance. The applicant must be able to ... Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J or TN or who need sponsorship ...

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 ...

vTech Solution

Technical Writer

Richmond, VA · On-site

Technical Writer Location: Richmond, VA 23219 Contract Duration: 5 months Our client is seeking an ... Additional experience with government documentation standards and accessibility compliance is ...

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 ...

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As of Aug 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for temporary 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 Temporary Government Technical Writer vs Contract Government Technical Writer?

AspectTemporary Government Technical WriterContract Government Technical Writer
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in technical writing, communications, or related field; certifications like STC are commonSimilar credentials; often the same certifications and educational background
Work EnvironmentShort-term assignments within government agencies, often in office settingsProject-based roles, often remote or on-site, depending on contract terms
Employer & Industry UsageGovernment agencies hiring temporary staff for specific projectsGovernment contractors providing technical writing services on a contractual basis

Both roles involve creating technical documentation for government projects, requiring similar skills and credentials. The main difference lies in employment status: temporary government technical writers are usually directly hired for short-term roles, while contract writers work through agencies or firms on specific projects.

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Sr Technical Writer

Wisconsin Land and Water | Jobs

Arlington, VA • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

About the Role

Deliver precise editing, writing, and quality oversight that ensures NGB and ANG leadership communications are clear, accurate, and impactful. This role supports high-stakes responses for external coordination while maintaining rigorous standards for classified and sensitive materials.

The Editor / Technical Writer will work closely with analysts, leadership, and staff action teams to refine content, improve document quality, and ensure final products meet required formatting, accuracy, and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities are aligned to PWS Sections 1.1.2, 1.1.4, and 1.1.5.

  • Edit, write, proofread, fact-check, index, and copy-edit documents and responses that articulate leadership decisions and document NGB/ANG positions and equities.

  • Maintain quality control and oversight of prepared and coordinated responses.

  • Support archiving and library management services to preserve institutional knowledge and improve document retrieval.

  • Provide executive-level document support for leadership communications, briefings, reports, memoranda, and official correspondence.

  • Assist with training materials, SOPs, process documentation, and related staff action products.

  • Ensure all products meet formatting, accuracy, grammar, style, and compliance standards.

  • Handle sensitive and classified information appropriately in accordance with applicable security requirements.

  • Collaborate with analysts and leadership to refine content for clarity, completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or a related field.

  • 3+ years of professional editing or writing experience for Mid-Level roles.

  • 6+ years of professional editing or writing experience for Senior roles.

  • Experience is preferably in government, technical, policy, military, or DoD environments.

  • Exceptional command of grammar, style, formatting, and editorial quality standards.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to synthesize complex information into clear, accurate written products.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management or SharePoint tools.

  • Active Top Secret clearance or current TS/SCI eligibility.

  • Willingness and ability to complete all required training and CAC processing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience supporting senior military or government leaders with official correspondence or staff actions.

  • Background in technical writing, policy editing, or quality control of high-visibility documents.

  • Familiarity with classified document handling requirements.

  • Active TS/SCI clearance.

What We Offer

We offer competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, professional development support, and the opportunity to directly influence the quality of National Guard communications at the highest levels.

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