Technical Writer/Editor

TL;DR

Technical Writer/Editor: Providing senior-level technical writing, editorial support, and document control for an Intelligence Community customer with an accent on clarity, consistency, and compliance with standards. Focus on translating complex material into clear written content, maintaining document control systems, and preparing executive-level reports.

Location: Onsite in Bethesda, MD, USA

Company

hirify.global enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions through independent analysis and practical solutions, operating as a not-for-profit public service organization.

What you will do

• Draft, edit, and format technical and programmatic documentation.
• Review documents for clarity, consistency, and compliance with standards.
• Develop templates and maintain document control systems, including version tracking.
• Upload publications into the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) library.
• Support the development of visual elements and graphics.
• Coordinate with technical staff and prepare executive-level briefing materials.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical writing or editing within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.
• Demonstrated experience editing technical or acquisition documentation.
• Demonstrated experience managing document control processes.
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph is required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting research and development documentation.
• Experience supporting a demanding, fast-paced customer environment.
• Strong written communication and formatting skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Values collaboration, integrity, and initiative, with a client-focused approach.
• Established for public service, measuring success by impact, not profit.
• Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, seeking diverse backgrounds.
• Committed to providing accommodations for disabilities.