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ACT1 Federal

Junior Technical Writer

Dahlgren, VA

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Seniority
Entry level
Stated salary
$65,000 – $92,000 per year
Country
US
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
28 Sept 2026

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the posting

Position Title: Junior Technical Writer

Location: Dahlgren, VA

Category: Contingent

Schedule (FT/PT): FT

Travel Required: NA

Shift: Day

Remote Type: On-site

Clearance required: Active Secret Clearance

Division: Aviation

Salary range: $65,000 - $92,000

***THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD***

Who is ACT1 Federal? ACT1 Federal LLC is a 100% employee-owned company. We’ve served the Department of Defense (DoD) for nearly thirty years. Our core missions include weapon systems engineering, logistics, space domain expertise, global defense and security, business and financial management for security assistance and major defense articles, as well as military training and arctic security. Join us!

Description : ACT1 Federal is seeking a mission-focused professional to support Department of Defense acquisition and mission support activities. This position is performed 100% on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia, working alongside Government and contractor personnel in a collaborative acquisition environment.

Responsibilities:

Assist editing and document production.

Collaborate with Government and contractor stakeholders.

Prepare reports, metrics, briefings, and contract deliverables.

Support continuous process improvement and mission execution.

Utilize Microsoft Office and applicable business systems.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

1+ years of technical writing experience required.

Ability to work full-time, 100% on-site in Dahlgren, Virginia.

Active Secret Clearance required.

Desired qualifications:

Department of Defense acquisition experience.

Technical aptitude.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits:

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

ACT1 Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Company Paid Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401K with employer match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Military Leave

Education, Training & Professional Development

Voluntary Accidental Injury/Critical Illness/Hospital Care

Voluntary Pet Insurance, Legal Resources, and Identity Protection

Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a ACT1 Federal or client site facility.

If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.

Original posting on ACT1 Federal's site ↗

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