Technical Writer - Senior (government)

AT&T AT&T · Telecom · Chantilly, VA

Senior Technical Writer for AT&T's Global Public Sector, supporting DoD and federal defense customers. The role involves developing, editing, and organizing technical documentation, reports, and analyses for mission-critical programs within a structured government environment. Requires experience in DoD/federal defense settings, strong communication skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

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
  • 8+ 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 comply with all federal government contracting, suitability, and security requirements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Ability to work with military, civilian, and contractor personnel
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated experience performing duties within a DoD, federal, or defense‑support environment

What the JD emphasized

  • Secret clearance