Sr. Technical Writer

Culmen International • Springfield, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Culmen International seeks a full-time Sr. Technical Writer to work onsite in Springfield, Virginia. The position provides administrative support to the Research Directorate and senior leadership in government program offices for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). The role supports NGA Research's Strategic Partnerships and Communications (SPC) Directorate through communications expertise and graphic design, requiring professionalism, performance, and accountability.

This is a talent-pipeline position. Qualified applicants will be contacted when funding is secured. The anticipated start date is mid-December 2026.

Requirements

• Current TS/SCI security clearance is required for consideration.
• Bachelor's, master's, or PhD degree in English, Journalism, or Communications.
• 15+ years of work experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills to articulate and exchange information, including requirements, actions, and status.
• Strong written communication skills and command of English grammar.
• Understanding of sensitive document handling and compliance with a clean-desk work environment.
• Willingness to sit for a CI polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• CI polygraph preferred.
• Prior experience supporting NGA is desired.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for publications and other media.
• Create technical writing products that are accurate, complete, and compliant with editorial and government specifications and quality standards for graphics, coverage, format, and style.
• Edit and review documents in accordance with language, style, publication, format, classification, and source standards.
• Provide administrative support to the Research Directorate and senior leadership in NGA government program offices.
• Support NGA Research's Strategic Partnerships and Communications Directorate with communications expertise and graphic design.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, including coverage for same- or opposite-sex domestic partners.
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and a 4% company match.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability insurance.
• Supplemental insurance available.
• Opportunities for training and continuing education.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior