Technical Writer/Editor

About the role

Bowhead is seeking a detail-oriented Technical Writer to support a fast-paced government program. This position involves researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical documentation while coordinating document reviews, approvals, signatures, and final distribution to meet customer deadlines.

The ideal candidate is flexible, thrives in a deadline-driven environment, and is available to work beyond core business hours—including evenings and nights—as mission requirements dictate. Strong communication skills and the ability to follow documents through the complete review and approval process are essential.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical documentation.
• Ensure documents comply with government and editorial standards.
• Coordinate document routing, approvals, signatures, and distribution.
• Track multiple deliverables and meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with program personnel and stakeholders.
• Maintain document trackers and support documentation processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams).
• DoD or government documentation experience preferred.
• Active Secret security clearance is preferred; candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security clearance.
• US Citizenship is required for Secret clearance at this location.

Schedule

Core collaboration hours are 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; however, this position regularly requires work during evenings and nights to meet customer deadlines (including up to 3-4 evenings/nights per week). Candidates must be flexible and able to manage short-turnaround, deadline-driven deliverables.