Technical Writer

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance

Division: Aviation

Salary range: $76,000 - $108,000

This position is contingent upon contract award.

ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee‑owned company that has served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, and military training and arctic security.

We are seeking a mission‑focused professional to support DoD acquisition and mission support activities. This role is performed 100% on‑site in Dahlgren, Virginia, working alongside government and contractor personnel in a collaborative acquisition environment.

• Prepare technical documentation and controlled deliverables.
• Collaborate with government and contractor stakeholders.
• Prepare reports, metrics, briefings, and contract deliverables.
• Support continuous process improvement and mission execution.
• Utilize Microsoft Office and applicable business systems.

• 3+ years of technical writing experience.
• Ability to work full‑time, 100% on‑site in Dahlgren, Virginia.
• Active Secret Clearance required.

• Department of Defense acquisition experience.
• DoD documentation experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company‑Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Company‑Paid Short‑Term Disability
• Voluntary Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• 401K with employer match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Military Leave
• Education, Training & Professional Development
• Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care
• Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.