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Port Hueneme, CA
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Astraeus Operations (AO) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD) subsidiary of the Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). We are a small business with large business capabilities due to our shared-services Program Management Office (PMO) structure. Through our ISO 9001:2015 certification, we can accomplish the full range of contract services including financial, human capital, recruiting, procurement, security, and technical resources to achieve contract mission requirements. As a result, our ‘small business – big capability’ dynamic benefits our clients through consistent communications and straight-lined workflows, ensuring our accountability to our clients for successful mission fulfillment.
In plain terms, our clients gain a team that’s on the same page to achieve and support the client’s mission. We vigorously respond to clients’ requests without additional costs, delays, or inefficiencies that are often experienced with larger, more cumbersome organizations. AO is eligible for sole source, direct awards up to $100M for DOD and up to $25M for other federal agencies, without J&A. Astraeus is the easy button for a client wishing to take advantage of the rapid, agile, and flexible sole source procurement option. Combined with the shared PMO services, Astraeus offers highly competitive labor rates to fulfill day-to-day contract operations.
The Senior Technical Writer will provide technical documentation support to Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXCW) in support of the DOW Lock Program.
- Review and provide update recommendations for the PSE directives, guidance, and specifications
- Update user’s manuals as needed to help maintain Integrated Locking Devices (ILD) functionality.
- Update Project Tracking Systems (PTS) user guides
- Maintain the Security Facts Newsletter database, including preparing, editing, proofreading articles as required
- Update and provide RDT&E reports
- Create document change packages in accordance with JSM 5711.01C, Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation
- Develop multimedia/interactive content for use in presentation or web-based delivery
- Develop and maintain project, resource, and inventory tracking systems
- Provide reports and executive summaries
- Provide graphic art services supporting technical documentation, websites, electronic newsletters, and systems engineering
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing/editing/proofreading skills
- Ensure, images, logos and documents are current and meet government guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer specializing in physical security technology
- Complete ASIS Assets Protection Course ™: Principles of Security (APC I) – may be taken after award as coordinated by COR.
- Secret clearance
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
- Ability to create, assimilate, and convey material in a concise and effective manner
- Experience in creating document change packages in accordance with the Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation (JSM 5711.01)
- Ability to develop multimedia and interactive content for use in presentations and web-based delivery
- Knowledge of PAO standards and guidelines for report styles and procedures
- Basic knowledge of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or similar types of programs
- Still and Video photography skills desired
- Graphic design, web content/layout editing, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent) skills highly desired
- PowerPoint Presentation skills highly desired
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams and clients
How you’ll grow
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Corporate citizenship
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
#Astraeus Operations
Port Hueneme, CA
Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employer’s core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!
Astraeus Operations (AO) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD) subsidiary of the Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). We are a small business with large business capabilities due to our shared-services Program Management Office (PMO) structure. Through our ISO 9001:2015 certification, we can accomplish the full range of contract services including financial, human capital, recruiting, procurement, security, and technical resources to achieve contract mission requirements. As a result, our ‘small business – big capability’ dynamic benefits our clients through consistent communications and straight-lined workflows, ensuring our accountability to our clients for successful mission fulfillment.
In plain terms, our clients gain a team that’s on the same page to achieve and support the client’s mission. We vigorously respond to clients’ requests without additional costs, delays, or inefficiencies that are often experienced with larger, more cumbersome organizations. AO is eligible for sole source, direct awards up to $100M for DOD and up to $25M for other federal agencies, without J&A. Astraeus is the easy button for a client wishing to take advantage of the rapid, agile, and flexible sole source procurement option. Combined with the shared PMO services, Astraeus offers highly competitive labor rates to fulfill day-to-day contract operations.
The Senior Technical Writer will provide technical documentation support to Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXCW) in support of the DOW Lock Program.
- Review and provide update recommendations for the PSE directives, guidance, and specifications
- Update user’s manuals as needed to help maintain Integrated Locking Devices (ILD) functionality.
- Update Project Tracking Systems (PTS) user guides
- Maintain the Security Facts Newsletter database, including preparing, editing, proofreading articles as required
- Update and provide RDT&E reports
- Create document change packages in accordance with JSM 5711.01C, Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation
- Develop multimedia/interactive content for use in presentation or web-based delivery
- Develop and maintain project, resource, and inventory tracking systems
- Provide reports and executive summaries
- Provide graphic art services supporting technical documentation, websites, electronic newsletters, and systems engineering
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing/editing/proofreading skills
- Ensure, images, logos and documents are current and meet government guidelines
- Other duties as assigned
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer specializing in physical security technology
- Complete ASIS Assets Protection Course ™: Principles of Security (APC I) – may be taken after award as coordinated by COR.
- Secret clearance
- Successfully pass background and drug screening
- Ability to create, assimilate, and convey material in a concise and effective manner
- Experience in creating document change packages in accordance with the Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation (JSM 5711.01)
- Ability to develop multimedia and interactive content for use in presentations and web-based delivery
- Knowledge of PAO standards and guidelines for report styles and procedures
- Basic knowledge of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or similar types of programs
- Still and Video photography skills desired
- Graphic design, web content/layout editing, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent) skills highly desired
- PowerPoint Presentation skills highly desired
- Working knowledge of MS Office suite
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams and clients
How you’ll grow
We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.
Benefits
Chenega MIOS’s culture
Corporate citizenship
Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team
#Astraeus Operations
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman13
- Lockheed Martin8
- Leidos7
- Peraton7
- CACI International7
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software42
- Manufacturing14
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Aerospace & Defense6
- Staffing & Recruiting6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior technical writer jobs.
- Five or more years of experience writing technical documentation in a professional setting
- Proficiency with structured authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability to document APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing products for technical audiences
- Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with Docs-as-Code workflows including version control systems such as Git
- Familiarity with DITA or other structured content standards for single-source publishing
Tips for Your Senior Technical Writer Job Search
Tailor your resume to documentation tools
Hiring managers for senior technical writer roles scan for specific tools before reading anything else. Call out your experience with MadCap Flare, DITA-based authoring, Docs-as-Code workflows, or structured content systems in your resume summary and skills section.
Build a portfolio with real output samples
A portfolio that shows finished deliverables beats a list of past employers every time. Include an API reference, a user guide, and a release notes set so reviewers can see your range across different document types and audiences.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior technical writer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the domain, not just the title
Senior technical writer postings often bury the subject matter in the third paragraph. Read for the domain first: developer-facing API docs, medical device regulations, and defense clearance roles each require a different sample set and a different version of your resume.
Prepare a writing test before you need one
Most senior-level technical writing interviews include a timed writing exercise or a take-home documentation task. Draft a short API endpoint description and a conceptual overview now, so you have practice reps before the real deadline arrives.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
At the senior level, the role definition varies more than the title suggests. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you will own the documentation strategy, manage junior writers, or work inside a larger content team, because each changes the role's long-term value to your career.
Senior Technical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior technical writers?
The companies hiring the most senior technical writers right now include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Leidos, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Technology and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of senior-level openings nationwide.
How many senior technical writer jobs are remote?
About 40% of senior technical writer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how documentation work translates well to distributed teams. Developer documentation and API writing roles tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-areas, while regulated-industry roles in medical devices or aerospace more often require on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a senior technical writer?
Most senior technical writers reach the role by building three to five years of hands-on documentation experience, developing proficiency in structured authoring tools, and assembling a portfolio that demonstrates range across document types. Specializing in a high-demand domain such as developer documentation or regulated industries accelerates the path, and contributing to open-source documentation projects can substitute for formal experience earlier in your career.
Can you get hired as a senior technical writer without much experience?
Breaking into a senior technical writer role with limited experience is difficult because most postings require demonstrated ownership of complex documentation projects. The most effective approach is to close that gap deliberately: create detailed documentation for an open-source project, complete a structured technical communication program, and target smaller companies or startups where a single writer often covers both junior and senior responsibilities from day one.
What does the senior technical writer interview process look like?
The interview process for a senior technical writer role typically moves through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your documentation philosophy and past projects, and a technical writing exercise or portfolio review with the team. Later rounds often involve a panel with engineers or product managers to assess how you collaborate across disciplines and handle subject matter expert interviews under real working conditions.
Where can I find and apply to senior technical writer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior technical writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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