Technical Writer - Journeyman (government)

AT&T AT&T · Telecom · Chantilly, VA

Seeking a Journeyman Technical Writer to support DoD and federal defense customers by developing, editing, and organizing technical documentation, reports, and analyses in support of mission-critical programs within a structured government environment. Requires a Secret clearance and experience in a defense-support environment.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provides skilled technical writing support for projects
  2. Assists in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of reports, studies, and analyses
  3. Edits customer deliverables and documents and has a demonstrated ability to work independently or under general direction

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 4-7 years of related experience
  • Prior experience supporting USMC, DoD, or other federal defense organizations
  • Familiarity with Marine Corps organizational structures, operational processes, or logistics/IT environments
  • Experience briefing or supporting senior government or military leadership
  • Understanding of federal acquisition, compliance, or operational frameworks
  • Ability to operate effectively in a structured, mission-driven, and customer-facing government setting
  • Experience supporting programs with defined task orders, performance metrics, and delivery timelines
  • Ability to comply with all federal government contracting, suitability, and security requirements
  • Strong communication skills

Nice to have

  • editing
  • organizing information
  • technical writing

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance