Sr. Technical Writer
Culmen International LLC Springfield, Virginia, United States
International Affairs · 201-500 employees
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About the role
Provide administrative support to the Research Directorate and Senior Leadership at the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. Develop technical writing products, manage communications, and ensure all documentation adheres to government quality and style standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a current TS/SCI security clearance and a minimum of 15 years of work experience. Candidates must hold a degree in English, Journalism, or Communications and be willing to sit for a CI-Polygraph.
Benefits
Full description
About the Role
Culmen International seeks full-time Sr. Technical Writer to work on site in Springfield, VA. This position will provide administrative support to the Research Directorate and Senior Leadership levels in the Government program offices for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The work requires a high level of professionalism, performance, and accountability. Support NGA Research's Strategic Partnerships and Communications (SPC) Directorate through communications expertise and graphic design. TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured. - Attentive start date is Mid-December 2026.
What You’ll Do in Your New Role
- Experience researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical data for use in publications and other forms of media.
- Experience creating technical writing products for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to editorial and Government specifications and standards forquality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
- This includes the ability to edit and review documents in accordance with language, style, publication, format, classification, and source standards.
Required Qualifications
- Current TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration; CI poly preferred
- BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD in English, Journalism, or Communications
- 15+ years of work experience.
- Strong verbal communication skills to articulate and exchange information (requirements, actions, status, etc.)
- Strong written communication skills, command of English language grammar
- Understanding of sensitive document handling and compliance with a “clean desk” work environment
- Willing to sit for CI-Poly
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience supporting NGA is desired
About the Company
Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients in accomplishing critical missions in challenging environments.
- Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)
- 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
- Life insurance and disability paid by the company
- Supplemental Insurance Available
- Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
- 12 Paid Holidays
To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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