At Team Carney, we believe that true performance acceleration happens at the intersection of innovative learning and deep strategic expertise. Since 1994, our mission has been to provide top-tier training, learning, and human capital solutions that empower Federal Government agencies to meet their critical mandates. We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer/Editor (Mid-Level) to support the NIC Curriculum Modernization, E-Learning Development, & Instructor-Led Training Revision Support initiative.
This position is contingent on contract award.
Work Schedule and LocationEmployment Status: Part-Time / Project-Based (~20 hours/week).
Location: This position is fully remote within the U.S.
The Technical Writer/Editor (Mid-Level) will plan, manage, and coordinate documentation across the full course development lifecycle. You will write, edit, and rewrite technical materials—including systems documentation, user manuals, reports, cybersecurity-related training collateral, and system security plans. Working closely with subject matter experts, instructional designers, and engineering personnel, you will collect technical data, produce clear technical illustrations, and translate complex concepts into clear, concise, and accessible content while ensuring all deliverables meet rigorous quality control standards.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field (or an Associate’s degree with equivalent work experience).
Experience: 3+ years of technical writing and editing experience, preferably supporting training, software, or government documentation projects.
Core Capabilities:
Demonstrated ability to write, edit, and rewrite technical manuals, reports, and training collateral.
Proven experience collecting technical data and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure instructional accuracy.
Capability to produce technical illustrations, diagrams, and layout formatting for training packages.
Strong familiarity with document quality control and industry style standards.
When you join Team Carney, you join a legacy of excellence. We focus on our people because when we make a positive impact on the lives of our employees, they are able to make a positive impact on our clients. We offer a full suite of competitive benefits, including:
Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision insurance options (BCBS CareFirst), health spending accounts (HSA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA).
Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan with company match, plus Carney-paid life and disability insurance.
Work-Life Harmony: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), 11 paid holidays, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.
Professional & Personal Growth: Annual tuition assistance (up to $5,000) and student loan repayment.
Get Out and Learn: Up to $200 annually to learn almost anything (from pottery to coding!).
Get Out and Run: Up to $200 annually to participate in fitness and active lifestyle events.
Continuous Development: Ad hoc training and ongoing professional development access.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Communications, Technical Writing, or a related field
- Associate's degree with equivalent work experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
- At least 3 years of technical writing and editing experience
- Technical writing experience supporting training, software, or government documentation projects
- Ability to write, edit, and rewrite technical manuals, reports, and training collateral
- Experience collecting technical data and collaborating with subject matter experts
- Ability to produce technical illustrations, diagrams, and layout formatting for training packages
- Familiarity with document quality control and industry style standards
What We Do
Carney incorporated in 1994 with a single mission -- to dramatically improve the job performance and critical mission accomplishment of employees, work teams, and entire organizations. We provide solutions to our Federal government clients across many solution types. Some of these are human capital consulting, leadership development, business process re-engineering, serious gaming, e-learning, and social government. Generally, these solutions are blended to create a unique solution to a specific client. Each one is aimed at helping our clients realize their potential by effectively doing more with less. We know we are successful when our clients are able to carry out their mission faster and better than they ever have. We help individuals perform at the speed of need. What this means is that we develop solutions that enable individuals, teams, teams of teams, and entire organizations to get to performing (delivering on their mission) as quickly and as effectively as possible. We endeavor to deliver Performance Acceleration services to our clients, which is the enhanced ability to learn and acquire skills at the exact time and place of need.
