Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Overview:
The Technical Writer Sr. will coordinate, execute, and lead advanced writing and editing projects to communicate complex technical and procedural requirements across the SOCOM Information Environment (SIE). This senior-level role requires exceptional writing and editing capabilities to respond to high-level, critical government requests. The Senior Technical Writer will take a leading role in managing the entire documentation lifecycle, overseeing the creation, coordination, and execution of final deliverables such as SOPs, Work Instructions, and templates. Ensure all products are completed on time, kept up-to-date, and strictly standardized to meet client expectations.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, execute, and lead complex writing, editing, and content strategy projects for technical and procedural documentation across the SIE.
- Review, edit, and authorize final documentation products (SOPs, Work Instructions, templates, and manuals) to ensure high-quality standards before delivery to government clients.
- Directly address and execute on current and future government documentation requests, translating highly complex technical requirements into intuitive, structured procedural guides.
- Establish systematic processes to ensure all enterprise documentation remains up-to-date, accurate, and consistent with evolving SOCOM mission priorities.
- Develop and maintain style guides, documentation standards, and unified templates to streamline technical communications across the organization.
- Facilitate coordination between government service owners, cross-functional engineering groups, and senior leadership to drive alignment on document design, objectives, and schedules.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- The Technical Writer Sr. will lead, coordinate, and mentor junior writing staff and oversee the division of technical writing project tasks.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university (preferably in English, Technical Writing, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field); experience will be considered on a year-for-year basis in lieu of formal education.
- Relevant professional experience, specifically the performance of advanced technical writing, editing, and coordination functions in support of a government agency.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Expert-level mastery of technical communication, plain-language principles, grammatical mechanics, and document design.
- Strong ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously under tight government deadlines.
- Superior interpersonal skills to work effectively with technical subject-matter experts, eliciting detailed process workflows and clarifying complex procedures.
- Mastery of document design and creation applications, including advanced formatting features in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Solid familiarity with enterprise IT terms, infrastructure, and standard operating procedures typical of a major DoD Information Environment.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Advanced certifications from the Society for Technical Communication (STC), such as Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), are highly valued but not required.
Security Clearance:
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be eligible for and able to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment:
General office environment.
Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent years of experience)
- Advanced technical writing, editing, and documentation coordination experience supporting government agencies
- Expert-level mastery of technical communication, plain-language principles, grammar, and document design
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple documentation projects under tight government deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills to elicit workflows and collaborate with technical subject-matter experts
- Mastery of document design and creation applications, including advanced formatting in Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and Microsoft PowerPoint
- Familiarity with enterprise IT terminology, infrastructure, and SOPs typical of a major DoD information environment
- U.S. Citizenship
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain required security clearance/access approvals
- Advanced STC certifications (e.g., CPTC)
Olgoonik Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is commonly viewed as fair for role, with structured bands in contractor roles contributing to predictable, role‑aligned compensation. This predictability supports expectations within the federal contracting niche.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical coverage spans domestic carriers with regional options and global health plans, supporting both U.S. and overseas staff. This breadth signals comprehensive access to core healthcare services.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Multiple Employee Assistance Programs provide counseling and support resources, including in‑person sessions in some programs. These offerings bolster overall wellbeing alongside core medical coverage.
Olgoonik Corporation Insights
What We Do
Olgoonik is a strong family of government and commercial contracting companies specializing in construction, security, logistics, and environmental services. This Alaska Native village corporation was established to create benefits for our Alaska Native shareholders. To do so, our corporation operates globally, fueled by the belief that our operations must be of the highest quality, our employees qualified and principled, and our commitment to every client’s mission unconditional. From our roots in Alaska’s Arctic to our federal operations in South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, our experienced and dependable workforce consistently delivers results through a sharp combination of innovation and practicality.
