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Accenture Federal Services

Technical Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$91K - $184K/yr

Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward! The Technical Writer role will work in the Policy and Control Operations team of Information Security. The ...

Peraton

Technical Writer

Washington, DC

$86K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and ... Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology ...

Peraton

Technical Writer

Washington, DC

$86K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and ... Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology ...

Peraton

Technical Writer

Washington, DC

$86K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and ... Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology ...

Guidehouse

Technical Writer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

The Technical writer will have a background in areas of design, engineering, and construction ... FOUR (4) or more years of experience writing proposals for Federal government work * Understanding ...

Gromelski & Associates

Technical Writer

Syracuse, NY · On-site

Six (6) years technical writing experience in programs and contracts of a similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required. * Candidate must be able to obtain and keep a ...

Koniag, Inc.

Technical Writer

Falls Church, VA · On-site

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. We offer competitive ...

Peraton

Technical Writer

College Park, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and ... Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology ...

StratasCorp

Technical Writer

Hampton, VA · On-site

Job Requirements: * 5+ years of experience as a technical writer in a government contract ... environment. * Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative ...

Cortina Solutions

Technical Writer

Wharton, NJ

We are looking for an experienced Technical Writer to support the Army Logistics Research and ... As our team members work on government sites, all potential candidates are subject to a background ...

INSPYR Solutions

Technical Writer

Syracuse, NY

$90/hr

Support government deliverables and ensure compliance with documentation standards and configuration control requirements. Requirements: * 6+ years of technical writing experience supporting ...

kgs

Technical Writer

Falls Church, VA

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. We offer competitive ...

Peraton

Technical Writer

Accokeek, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and ... Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology ...

Peraton

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

Collaborate with cybersecurity engineers, analysts, program managers, government stakeholders, and ... Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Communications, Journalism, Information Technology ...

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As of Jun 20, 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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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Concord Crossroads, LLC

Washington, DC • On-site

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW
The Technical Writer develops, writes, and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, technical specifications, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, installation, operation, and/or maintenance of machinery and other equipment. The technical writer will collaborate with the supervisor and the team to refine requirements by interfacing with the project manager and site lead.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Prepare and edit briefing books, documents, letters, memorandums, reports, briefings, and administrative forms.
  • Develop, edit, and disseminate read-ahead packages, agendas, and PowerPoint Presentations to meeting participants.
  • Apply office organizational procedures and personnel knowledge to make independent decisions and serve as a credible resource for the government leads and the team.
  • Participate in team editing and quality control processes to ensure deliverables maintain a high level of quality.
  • Write feature news articles and edit speeches, talking points, congressional testimony, and other written materials to support executives and the leadership team.
  • Review content to ensure consistent style, including accuracy of spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, and content; comply with brand, layout, and style guides; and rewrite content as needed. Must also:
    • Adhere to and revise section standard operating procedures and workflows.
    • Communicate clearly and promptly with the manager and in-house agency staff.
    • Use sound business ethics, including the protection of high propriety and confidential information.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Must possess a Top Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Eligibility.
  • Must have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with at least four (4) years of technical writing experience for the Federal Government. A minimum of eight (8) years of specialized experience that is in or directly related to the line of work of the position applied for may be substituted for education.
  • Must have four (4) years of exceptional proficiency in writing and editing skills using MS Office.
  • Must have the ability to multi-task, prioritize staff requests, set expectations, and work under tight deadlines.
  • Must have meticulous attention to detail and effectively prepare professional correspondence.
  • Must be self-sufficient and resourceful, able to work independently, and take ownership of the project.

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