Technical Writer -DOD Programs with Security Clearance

Technical Writer – DoD Programs 📍

• on-site, near Point Mugu

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A well-established defense contractor is seeking a Technical Writer with 3+ years of experience to support a mission-critical Navy program. The role involves creating and managing technical documentation alongside engineering teams, including QA, software developers, and testers. The position is based on-site near a U.S. Navy installation in Southern California. Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain technical

Create and update documents supporting product deliveries for domestic and foreign military use

Software Description Documents (SDD)

Software Version Documents (SVD)

Test Plans and Interim Summary Reports (ISR)

Software User Manuals (SUM)

Participate in internal and customer-facing meetings to align on documentation updates

Support document reviews for requirements, cybersecurity, integration, and release readiness

Assist in template creation and formatting for consistent documentation

Help manage updates and compliance data in Navy cybersecurity systems (e.g., DADMS)

Track versioning and component status across fleet applications

Collaborate cross-functionally with QA, systems engineers, testers, and config management

3–10 years of experience in technical writing, ideally in defense or engineering environments

Strong writing, editing, and communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (MS Office Suite)

Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and comfortable working independently

Must be a U.S. citizen

Active Secret clearance required at time of hire

Minimum