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Technical Writer -Active Secret Clearance

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Manassas, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, Elite Technical, is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today!

Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to help develop and deliver support products for the US Navy, specifically the Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS).

Responsibilities:

Review and provide feedback on draft and preliminary maintenance documents and technical manuals

Validate test procedures during testing events both in the lab and on submarines, sometimes requiring shift work

Create operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals and training documents

May need to travel to Rhode Island for training

Must have an active DoD Secret clearance

Requires a Bachelor''''s or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience) and 2 years of job-related experience, or a Master''''s degree.

Experience using S1000D or XML to develop and publish Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals

Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).

Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD 40051-2C (preferred), MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, or MIL-STD-24784.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), XMLSpy, MS Visio, PowerPoint

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications

Previous Navy experience is a PLUS

Prior technical writing for submarines is a PLUS

Any knowledge / experience with Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS) is a PLUS

Apply today for immediate consideration ! I look forward to hearing from you.

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