Bestgate Engineering is hiring: Cleared Technical Writer in Annapolis Junction

Cleared Technical Writer:
Make a significant impact on the DoD/Intel community by contributing to a growing cyber operation activity. In this role, you’ll collaborate with a dynamic team of Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Intel Analysts, leveraging your technical writing expertise to support critical missions. The team conducts comprehensive vulnerability assessments of weapon systems, delivering actionable mitigation strategies and technical recommendations to safeguard systems against evolving cyber threats. Be part of a mission that protects national security and shapes the future of cyber defense!

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Technical Writing with a High School diploma or 4 + years of experience in Technical Writing with a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• Experienced in the latest release of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) products.
• Ability to capture and manage up-to-date notes and records of project developments by attending meetings, reviewing documentation, and tracking email traffic associated with the project.
• Skilled at absorbing and synthesizing large quantities of engineering or technical information and summarizing technical data for functional teams and Government leadership.
• Collaborate with project and engineering teams to identify documentation repositories, support revisions, and determine solutions for managing modified and historical project artifacts.
• Proficient in collaborating with mission delivery departments and engineering teams to vet and define project requirements through verbal and online interactions.
• Ability to read and interpret system engineering drawings and specifications, as well as modifying them as needed.
• Experienced in entering technical studies, metadata, and data into relational databases.
• Adept at uploading content to websites using COTS web authoring tools and integrating graphics into documents with COTS tools.

• Required Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with Poly

Desired

• Vulnerability Assessment reporting
• Cyber background; or experience with handling documentation dealing with major weapons/space system 

Salary Range: $105k-135k *salary is determined through total compensation package, years of experience and education.

*The provided salary range is an approximation based on current market data and may vary. The final offer will be determined after carefully considering the candidate’s skills, experience, and qualifications as they relate to the position. This range is intended as a reference point and is subject to change.

Why Bestgate?
Bestgate Engineering isn’t just any tech company—we’re on the front lines, delivering cutting-edge solutions that support mission-critical work for government customers and the military. Whether it’s cloud-native technologies, software modernization, embedded engineering, high-performance computing, or data science, we’re making an impact where it matters most.
At Bestgate, we believe in putting people first—our employees and our customers. That’s why our core values—employee focus, transparency, reliability, and excellence—drive everything we do!

Benefits Overview

• PTO: Starting at 26 days with options to adjust up or down.
• 401k: 7% gift, fully vested from day one!
• Free Medical, Dental, Vision: Coverage for employees and dependents.
• $5,000 in Training: For certifications, conferences, and continued learning.
• End-of-Year Bonuses: Recognizing your hard work.
• Morale-Building Hours: 8 hours annually for team-building activities.

Plus, flexibility, internal mobility programs, career pathing, engaged leadership, and a robust referral program.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Bestgate is proud to celebrate diversity and foster an inclusive environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
 

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