Senior Technical Writer - Secret Clearance

Orchard • Norfolk, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Senior Technical Writer U.S. Coast Guard Safety Service Center (SAFECEN), Norfolk, VA Active Secret Clearance Required @Orchard is supporting a U.S. Government Contractor Client in their search for a Senior Technical Writer to support the U.S. Coast Guard customer in Norfolk, VA, on a new stand-up operation called SAFECEN, where it is essential for the team to develop foundational policies, workflows, and organizational structures, but also maintain and integrate existing practices from multiple legacy groups now consolidated under SAFECEN. This effort requires harmonizing diverse methodologies, processes, and resources to create a unified approach to safety and environmental health management. As a Senior Technical Writer , you would develop and maintain key publications and products that promote safety and operational effectiveness across the Coast Guard. These enable SAFECEN to meet its mission objectives by ensuring high-quality products and processes support Coast Guard safety initiatives and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (may be substituted for additional years of experience)
• Must have at least an active Secret security clearance to start
• 5-7 years of experience as a technical writer in reports, documentation, processes, publications etc.
• Knowledge and application of Section 508 best requirements for documents
• Demonstrated expertise in technical documentation
• Familiarity with federal/DoD documentation standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint) and Adobe
• Working knowledge of the following: Coast Guard standards and operational objectives Commandant Instruction 5216.4E Correspondence Manual Coast Guard Safety & Environmental Health Manual CIM 5100.47 (series) SAFECEN Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP) publications
• Ability to work hybrid schedule at first – combination of onsite and remote days until SAFECEN moves to a new facility, which will then move to 100% onsite. Core hours 0900-1500 ET.

Nice To Haves

• USCG or military veteran or USCG experience and familiarity with their standards and policies (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Meeting Support - Facilitate meetings and coordinate with Government stakeholders and subject matter experts, develop agendas, capture minutes, and track action items
• Product and Publication Support – Develop, refine, and deliver technical documents including TTPs, Annual Safety Report, Fact Sheets, “The Signal” quarterly newsletter, and infographics
• Project Lifecycle Management - Monitor projects, maintain documentation, support Coast Guard Portal content Guiding technical experts through established Coast Guard processes and the lifecycle of SAFECEN products and publications Ensuring compliance with Section 508 accessibility standards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level