Senior Technical Writer Security Clearance

Title:

Senior Technical Writer

Location:

Bethesda, MD

Compensation Range: $180k approximately

• Clearance:
  Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph required to apply.

Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. We focus on improving the overall work/life experience for employees and provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Generous PTO Policy
• 401(k)
• HSA and FSA options
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement and Training
• Perks at Work Discount Program
• Referral Program
• Leads Generation Program
• College America 529
• Fitness Reimbursement Program
• Travel Assistance
• Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions
• Life Planning Financial & Legal Services

• Create and maintain technical documentation.
• Ensure all content meets high-quality standards.
• Review and revise technical documents for accuracy and clarity.
• Maintain consistency across all documentation.
• Apply proper grammar and technical writing best practices.
• Engage in stakeholder management and work with multiple programs and teams.
• Gather information from subject matter experts.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure documentation meets project requirements.
• Regularly review and update existing documentation.
• Implement version control for documentation.
• Archive outdated materials and maintain a documentation library.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to organizational standards.
• Stay current with industry best practices for technical writing.
• Apply consistent formatting and style guidelines across all documents.
• Deliverables will include: user manuals, troubleshooting guides, release notes, technical specifications, process documentation, end‑user training guides, system administrator manuals, quick reference guides, video tutorial scripts, online help content, technical requirement documents, system design documents, project status reports, change management documentation, technical brochures, white papers, product datasheets, FAQs, and knowledge base articles.

• Active TS/SCI with Poly required.
• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience.
• 3-5 years of experience within an IC Agency.
• Strong technical writing and editing skills.
• Background in Systems Engineering, Data Engineering or similar.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly content.
• Experience with documentation tools and version control systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.