Technical Writer Jr Entry Level
Start your career in technical writingsupport Joint Command and Control by creating clear, accurate, and user-focused documentation for GCCS-J, the DoD's trusted platform for joint operations. A Day in the Life
What You'll Do : Assist in writing and editing user guides, administrator manuals, and technical documentation under the guidance of senior writers Learn to capture and integrate images, diagrams, and visuals into documentation Collaborate with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather content Convert existing documents into reStructuredText (RST), Markdown, or other formats Support Agile documentation workflows and contribute to team reviews Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Communications, or related field 03 years of technical writing or editing experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to varied audiences U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications : Exposure to DoD or defense programs Familiarity with RST, Markdown, HTML, or Sphinx Documentation Strong motivation and willingness to learn 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
Technical Writer • Newport News, VA, United States