Technical Writer
VTG · Fredericksburg, Virginia, United States
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Technical Writer will collaborate with engineers and developers to gather technical information and translate it into clear, user-friendly documentation. They are responsible for producing accurate how-to guides, operating instructions, and multimedia content tailored to specific end-user needs.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must be US Citizens with a Top Secret clearance and hold a BA/BS degree or equivalent. A minimum of five years of technical experience and a technical communication certification are required for this role.
Full description
Overview
VTG is seeking a Technical Writer to support our team in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong technical communication skills and practical experience translating complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for a variety of audiences.
What will you do?
- Collaborate with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, and software developers to gather technical information
- Develop clear, accurate how-to-guides and operating instructions for end users
- Assess and determine documentation requirements based on end-user needs
- Select and produce content in the most effective medium — written documentation, online videos, or other formats — to communicate technical information effectively
- Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, consistent, and accessible to the intended audience
Do you have what it takes?
- Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance.
- BA/BS degree or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) years or more of technical experience working in this position
- Technical communication certification required
- Practical experience working with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, or software developers
- Demonstrated experience creating how-to-guides and operating instructions
- Ability to determine end-user technical documentation needs
- Experience selecting the appropriate medium for messaging, including documents and online videos
VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $83,000-$108,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.
