Technical Writer

Amentum is seeking technical writer with related education and / or experience to support Naval projects at Dahlgren, VA. You will be part of our growing systems & software engineering team and contribute to our diverse skillsets across multiple prime contracts in support of our Centers of Excellence. We are looking for individuals to join our team atmosphere that are eager to make a difference by solving complex Digital Engineering challenges. Apply your skills to the latest DoD weapons and sensor systems, modernizing the Navy and contributing to mission success. Successful candidates must possess excellent communication skills and interact directly with customers and engineering personnel.

The work location for this position is on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia where we have provided support to the customer for over 50 years!

Position contingent on contract award which is expected in 2026

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Minimum Requirements and Skills :

Three (3) years of experience which includes gathering, analyzing, and composing technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and nontechnical personnel.

Experience composing technical documents including user's manuals, training materials,installation guides, proposals, and reports in accordance with technical documentation guidelines and standards, editing functional descriptions system specifications, user'smanuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents ensuring grammatical correctness, and conducting research while ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.

Experience gathering, analyzing and composing meeting minutes and action items.

Working knowledge of classified and unclassified military standards and specifications.

Experience in classified document marking, handling, and tracking.

Experience with documentation and data formatting tools such as Microsoft Office.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret US Government Clearance. Note : US Citizenship is required to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Candidates must maintain a valid Real ID driver’s license required for access to customer site and have access to reliable transportation (rideshare options such as Uber, Lyft etc. are not permitted) as this position requires occasional travel between local worksites during the week.

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