Technical Writer I

AXIS Management Group • Norfolk, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer provides professional technical writing, editing, publication development, and project lifecycle documentation support to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) Safety Service Center (SAFECEN). The role supports the development, refinement, and maintenance of safety guidance, procedures, reports, communications, and other technical products while guiding subject matter experts through established Coast Guard documentation and publication processes.
This position ensures that all written deliverables meet USCG quality, accessibility, formatting, and compliance standards, and supports mission-critical safety communications and operational documentation aligned with SAFECEN’s mission and stakeholder needs.

Requirements

• Technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document formatting in alignment with Coast Guard standards and direction from a Technical Writer II lead
• Ability to translate complex technical, operational, and safety information into clear, concise, and user-friendly written content
• Experience developing technical reports, procedural documents, guidance materials, and communications products
• Experience writing or supporting federal government documentation
• Strong command of grammar, editorial consistency, and structured document organization
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management tools (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs and program staff, gather inputs, conduct interviews, and incorporate feedback
• Ability to support meeting documentation, including agendas, notes, summaries, and action items
• Knowledge of accessibility requirements and federal documentation processes, including Section 508 considerations
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple documents and version-controlled files
• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, Public Administration, or a related field
• Three years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation development
• Three to five years of experience in technical writing, editing, or documentation development
• Demonstrated experience producing technical reports, guidance documents, or procedural manuals
• Strong editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills
• Experience working with subject matter experts to translate technical content into clear written products
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting DHS, DoD, U.S. Coast Guard, or other federal agencies
• Familiarity with safety, operational, or regulatory documentation environments, especially those involving risk, compliance, or mission support
• Experience with publication development, lifecycle documentation, and archival processes, including version control and document repositories
• Knowledge of federal accessibility standards and documentation compliance practices, including Section 508 and agency-specific publication policies
• Experience supporting OASIS+, IDIQ, Firm-Fixed-Price, or task order‑–based contract environments
• Understanding of Coast Guard documentation workflows, publication approval processes, and SAFECEN mission priorities
• Experience coordinating with SMEs and stakeholders in structured review cycles, including redlines, adjudication, and quality assurance steps
• Experience supporting federal agencies, DoD, DHS, or Coast Guard programs
• Familiarity with safety, operational, or regulatory documentation environments
• Experience supporting publication development and lifecycle documentation processes
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and federal documentation compliance practices
• Experience supporting OASIS+, IDIQ, or task-order–based contracts

Responsibilities

• Develops, edits, and maintains a wide range of technical documents and publications, including safety guidance, procedural manuals, reports, communications products, and operational documentation supporting Coast Guard safety programs.
• Reviews and edits technical documents for accuracy, clarity, readability, accessibility, and compliance with Coast Guard standards and established publication processes.
• Supports the development of SAFECEN publications and communication products, including reports, guidance documents, presentations, and internal and external communications materials.
• Collaborates closely with Coast Guard subject matter experts, program staff, and stakeholders to gather technical inputs and clarify requirements.
• Provides meeting support and documentation services, including preparing agendas, capturing meeting notes, and developing summaries and action items.
• Ensures all documentation complies with applicable federal standards, accessibility requirements, and Coast Guard publication policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees