Sr. Technical Writer

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Springfield, VA, USA
In-Office
Senior level
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The Role
Provides senior technical writing, editing, proofreading, communications, and graphic design support to NGA Research’s Strategic Partnerships and Communications Directorate. Develops accurate, complete publications and media products that meet government editorial, classification, formatting, source, and style standards. Supports research directorate and senior leadership offices while handling sensitive documents and maintaining compliance with clean-desk requirements. The position requires a current TS/SCI clearance, strong written and verbal communication skills, and willingness to undergo a CI polygraph.
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About the Role Culmen International seeks full-time Sr. Technical Writer to work on site in Springfield, VA. This position will provide administrative support to the Research Directorate and Senior Leadership levels in the Government program offices for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The work requires a high level of professionalism, performance, and accountability.  Support NGA Research's Strategic Partnerships and Communications (SPC) Directorate through communications expertise and graphic design. 

TALENT PIPELINE - Qualified applicants will be contacted as soon as funding for this position is secured. - Attentive start date is Mid-December 2026. 

What You’ll Do in Your New Role
  • Experience researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical data for use in publications and other forms of media.
  • Experience creating technical writing products for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to editorial and Government specifications and standards forquality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
  • This includes the ability to edit and review documents in accordance with language, style, publication, format, classification, and source standards.
Required Qualifications
  • Current TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration; CI poly preferred
  • BA/BS, MA/MS, or PhD in English, Journalism, or Communications
  • 15+ years of work experience. 
  • Strong verbal communication skills to articulate and exchange information (requirements, actions, status, etc.)
  • Strong written communication skills, command of English language grammar
  • Understanding of sensitive document handling and compliance with a “clean desk” work environment
  • Willing to sit for CI-Poly
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience supporting NGA is desired
About the Company

Culmen International is committed to enhancing international safety and security, strengthening homeland defense, advancing humanitarian missions, and optimizing government operations. With experience in over 150 countries, Culmen supports our clients in accomplishing critical missions in challenging environments.


  • Exceptional Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans (including same or opposite sex domestic partners)  
  • 401k – Vested immediately and 4% match
  • Life insurance and disability paid by the company
  • Supplemental Insurance Available
  • Opportunities for Training and Continuing Education
  • 12 Paid Holidays

  

To learn more about Culmen International, please visit www.culmen.com


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree in English, Journalism, or Communications
  • 15+ years of work experience
  • Current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Strong written communication skills and command of English grammar
  • Understanding of sensitive document handling and clean-desk compliance
  • Willingness to sit for a CI polygraph
  • Prior experience supporting the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
  • CI polygraph
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The Company
HQ: Alexandria, VA
206 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

Established in 2004, Culmen International is committed to enhancing international security, strengthening homeland defense, optimizing government operations and providing humanitarian assistance around the world. We provide technical and management expertise, develop innovative technology solutions, and deliver logistics, training, and language services worldwide. With experience in 126 countries, Culmen supports our clients to accomplish critical missions in challenging environments

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