Technical Writer/Editor

Company Overview:

ANSER enhances national and homeland security by strengthening public institutions. We provide thought leadership for complex issues through independent analysis, and we deliver practical, useful solutions. ANSER values collaboration, integrity, and initiative and we are client focused in all that we do. Because we were established for the purpose of public service and not for profit, we measure our success in the impact of our service.

Position Summary: ANSER is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to provide direct support for an Intelligence Community customer. This role will support technical writing/editing, visual formatting, and document management requirements. You will provide senior-level technical writing, editorial support, and document control to ensure clarity and consistency of research and acquisition documentation.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

• Draft, edit, and format technical and programmatic documentation.

• Review documents for clarity, consistency, and compliance with standards.

• Develop templates and formatting guidelines.

• Maintain document control systems and version tracking.

• Upload publications into the Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) publication library system, ensuring public availability.

• Support development of visual elements and graphics within written products.

• Coordinate with technical staff to translate complex material into clear written content.

• Prepare briefing materials and executive-level reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field.

• Minimum 8 years of experience in technical writing or editing within the Intelligence Community or Department of Defense.

• Demonstrated experience editing technical or acquisition documentation.

• Demonstrated experience managing document control processes.

• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance with polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting research and development documentation.

• Experience supporting a demanding, fast-paced customer environment requiring flexibility, professionalism, and attention to detail.

• Strong written communication and formatting skills.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with ANSER, please call 703-416-2000 or e-mail [email protected]

ANSER is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek individuals from a broad variety of backgrounds with varying levels of experience who have a desire to do meaningful work. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.