Technical Writer

Contingent Opportunity | Vienna, VA | Top Secret (TS) Clearance 

Aretum is a mission-driven organization committed to delivering innovative, technology-enabled solutions to our customers across defense, civilian, and homeland security sectors. Our teams work at the intersection of strategy, technology, and transformation, helping agencies solve their most critical challenges. We believe in investing in our people and creating a culture where collaboration, inclusion, and professional growth are at the forefront. 

We are seeking a Technical Writer II to support a federal government customer with government program and mission operations activities. This position partners with government stakeholders and contractor team members to deliver accurate work products, support mission priorities, resolve operational challenges, and maintain documentation in accordance with applicable customer procedures. Specific assignments and tools may vary by contract and work location. 

Due to the nature of our work as a federal consulting organization, employees may be expected to handle Controlled Unclassified Information and must adhere to applicable safeguarding and compliance requirements.

• →Research, write, edit, and maintain technical, procedural, and program documentation.
• →Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop user guides, manuals, reports, and training materials.
• →Review content for clarity, accuracy, consistency, accessibility, and compliance with customer standards.
• →Interview technical and functional subject matter experts to gather accurate source material.
• →Develop, revise, and maintain SOPs, desk guides, instructions, training content, and customer deliverables.
• →Apply approved templates, style conventions, document controls, and review workflows.
• →Incorporate reviewer feedback, manage document versions, and verify consistency across related materials.

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Strong technical writing, editing, information organization, and document quality control skills.
• Ability to communicate complex processes to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communication, collaboration, documentation, and problem-solving skills. 

• Familiarity with DoD or federal government operations, stakeholder coordination, records management, and formal deliverables. 

Work Location: Vienna, Virginia. On-site work expectations and any travel requirements will be determined by final contract and customer needs and communicated during the recruiting process. 

Aretum is committed to fostering a workplace rooted in excellence, integrity, and equal opportunity for all. We adhere to merit-based hiring practices, ensuring that all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, skills, and ability to perform the job, without preference or consideration of factors unrelated to job performance. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Aretum complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws. 

We are proud to support our nation’s veterans and military families, providing career opportunities that honor their service and experience. 

If you require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact hr@aretum.com for assistance. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled 

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position requires a Top Secret (TS) security clearance, with continued eligibility and maintenance subject to applicable government requirements. 

Security clearance required: Top Secret (TS).