Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Salary: $75,000 annually

Location/Area:
MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, FL
(On-Site Position)

Clearance Requirement:
Secret clearance required; Top Secret eligibility preferred (must be eligible for SCI access)

Position Type:
Contract

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Technical Writer to support the USCENTCOM Headquarters Publications Section by developing, editing, formatting, and coordinating official command publications and administrative communications. This role supports military and civilian staff by ensuring publications comply with DoD, Joint, and Command-level policies and formatting standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong writing and organizational skills, technical proficiency in publication tools, and the ability to work effectively in a structured, secure government environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit, and format USCENTCOM publications, forms, and administrative products in accordance with DoD and Joint Publications guidance.
• Support the Defense Office of Prepublication and Security Review (DOPSR) process by preparing documents for review and coordinating required edits.
• Apply established publication standards, templates, and formatting rules to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Coordinate with military and civilian staff to gather content, clarify requirements, and support staffing actions.
• Maintain version control and records management for publications and supporting documentation.
• Perform quality control reviews to ensure accuracy, clarity, and policy alignment.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while supporting team-based publication efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2–4 years of experience in technical writing, editing, or publications support.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat DC.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Must be able to work on-site during normal duty hours (0730–1630, Monday–Friday).
• Eligibility for a Secret clearance and ability to work in secure environments as required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD, Joint Staff, or Combatant Command publications.
• Familiarity with military organizational structures and staff coordination processes.
• Experience using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or FrameMaker.
• Prior experience working in a government or federal contracting environment

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending