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Technical Writer Sr
Senior Level | $100,000–$124,000 | Newport News, VA | U.S. Citizenship Required – Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI Preferred) Lead technical communication for Joint Command and Control—drive documentation strategies that support GCCS-J modernization and ensure clarity for U.S. and allied warfighters. A Day in the Life – What You'll Do • Lead the creation and review of comprehensive documentation sets across GCCS-J baselines
• Mentor junior writers and provide quality oversight for the documentation team
• Collaborate with senior engineers, product owners, and government stakeholders to translate technical requirements into mission-ready documentation
• Manage the conversion of legacy documents into RST, Markdown, and other modern formats
• Deliver clear, compliant, and effective communication products aligned with DoD standards Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Communications, or related field
• 8+ years of technical writing or editing experience
• Proven ability to lead documentation projects or teams
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat, and technical publishing workflows
• U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications • Extensive DoD or GCCS-J program experience
• Advanced knowledge of RST, Sphinx, HTML, or secure documentation practices
• Familiarity with DoD STIGs, C2 systems, and Agile methodologies
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance highly preferred Who is Caribou Thunder? Caribou Thunder is a premier Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) defense contractor supporting mission-critical programs across the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. With a presence in over a dozen states and OCONUS, we specialize in mission operations support, software engineering, systems integration, and cybersecurity. Why Caribou Thunder? • Tactical Impact – Translate technical complexity into mission-ready documentation that supports DoD operations
• Elite Teams – Collaborate with engineers, SMEs, and mission experts delivering critical systems to warfighters
• Mission Readiness – Provide users and administrators with the clear guidance they need to succeed
• Purpose-Driven Work – Your expertise directly strengthens national defense