Technical Writer II

Technical Writer II

Position Summary:

The Technical Writer II supports the development, editing, and documentation of federal regulatory and policy materials for the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Standards Evaluation and Development (CG-REG). This position works as part of an integrated regulatory support team and contributes to multiple stages of the rulemaking and policy development process. The Technical Writer II performs hands-on writing and editing tasks while coordinating closely with senior writers, program management staff, and Government subject matter experts.

Essential Job Functions:

Technical Writing and Regulatory Support

• Draft, edit, and format regulatory and policy documents, including Federal Register notices, proposed and final rules, guidance documents, policy letters, reports, and supporting materials
• Apply Federal Register Document Drafting Handbook requirements, Government Publishing Office Style Manual guidance, and Coast Guard standards to all written products
• Edit documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, formatting, and plain language compliance
• Support preparation of documents for internal review and Federal Register submission under the direction of senior technical staff
• Assist with maintaining complete administrative records in support of regulatory actions
• Conduct background research on statutes, prior rulemakings, Executive Orders, and related materials to support drafting and comment resolution
• Track document versions, comments, and revisions to ensure accuracy and timely completion

Team and Contract Support

• Work under the direction of the Senior Technical Writer / Program Manager to support multiple concurrent regulatory projects
• Coordinate with Government staff, attorneys, economists, and analysts to incorporate technical input into draft documents
• Support preparation of presentations, briefing materials, and meeting documentation as needed
• Assist with updating document tracking logs, schedules, and task lists
• Comply with Government security, identification, and information protection requirements while working on-site or remotely

Skills and Qualification Required:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Technical Writing, or a related field
• Two to four (2–4) years of professional experience in technical writing or editing
• Experience drafting or editing complex documents in a structured or regulated environment; Federal experience preferred
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow style, formatting, and process requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DHS HSPD-12 credential and successfully complete a low-risk background investigation (SF-85)
• Ability to work on-site at U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, DC, with limited telework as approved by the Government
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About Us:
At HunaTek, we build teams of people from all backgrounds with varying levels of experience, knowing firsthand that diversity of thought will strengthen our ability to deliver for our customers. We work hand in hand with Federal civilian and military staff, pulling together to further the interests of our nation and home and abroad.

Whenever possible, we provide opportunities for our employees to learn new skills, obtain certifications, attend industry events, and have some fun together.

Our Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to make sure our employees and their families have access to good health care, are insured against catastrophic health events, can put money aside for retirement and are able to maintain a healthy work-life balance. These benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Long-term and short-term disability insurance and term life insurance
• 401(K) with safe harbor contribution
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• Tuition and career development assistance
• A selection of voluntary benefits

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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