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Senior Technical Writer with Security Clearance
MANTECHWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted 5 Aug 2026
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Hybrid
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Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
MANTECH seeks a career and customer-oriented Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Washington, D.C. This is a hybrid position with 1 day onsite and 4 days remote per week. The role requires an individual with a unique combination of deep technical knowledge, managerial acumen, and extensive experience within the DHS or Department of War (DoW) acquisition ecosystems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: * Lead the drafting and editing of complex documentation for advanced Science and Technology systems and Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation efforts * Translate intricate technical concepts into comprehensive publications, including user guides, interface control documents, and system architecture descriptions into materials that can be understood by a wide range of non-technical stakeholders * Manage the documentation lifecycle, ensuring all materials are technically accurate, and aligned with the Authoritative Source of Truth, and are retained in accordance with federal records management policy and guidance * Ensure compliance with Department of Defense Homeland Security data strategies and quality standards across all project deliverables * Facilitate communication between engineering teams and government stakeholders by synthesizing technical findings into executive-level reports and briefings * Provide oversight for documentation version control and in establishing consistent styles, formatting, and templates * Ensure that highly technical program data is effectively communicated through structured, professional, and accessible documentation * Ensure that all deliverables meet DHS S&T quality standards Required Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in technical writing with acquisition and science and technology documentation
* Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
* Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in a related field
* Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01-001 (ALF) Clearance Requirements: * Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position Physical Requirements: * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
* Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations
* 5+ years of experience in technical writing with acquisition and science and technology documentation
* Proven experience in developing complex technical reports and briefings for senior leadership
* Experience with DHS acquisition policy and DHS systems engineering lifecycle Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in a related field
* Comprehensive understanding of DHS Acquisition Management Instruction 102-01-001 (ALF) Clearance Requirements: * Must be able to obtain a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting this position Physical Requirements: * The person in this position must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time
* Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations
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