Technical Writer II

Cayuse Holdings

Technical Writer II responsible for writing, editing, and maintaining various documents. Promoting teamwork and prioritizing quality in deliverables aligned with Cayuse’s core values.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeBlackstone • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $36 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Writing, editing, reviewing and maintaining various documents and publications.
Collaborating with instructional designers and subject matter experts.
Performing editing and proofing of all documents created.
Selecting illustrative materials for inclusion in publications.
Developing documents that meet style requirements for publication.
Performing initial reviews of publications for tone, design, layout, editorial, and production specifications.
Organizing material and completing assignments that require set standards regarding organization, structure, clarity, conciseness, and terminology.
Maintaining files and copies of work assignments and revisions according to recommendations and established best practices/standards.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Technical Writing Program Certificate and/or an associate’s degree in a related field.
A minimum of four (4) years’ experience in editing and publication development.
Secret Clearance is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent command of the English language to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to acquire and present, with guidance, technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject matter experts and specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of diagrams, or other appropriate methods.
Ability to tailor writing and publications for a specific type of audience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Internet Explorer and Chrome, Windows Media Player, and Paint.
Basic knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Access and Publisher, Snipping Tool (or other screen capture software), and Notepad.

Benefits

Comp & perks

SCA Health & Welfare fringe benefits.
Telemedicine.
Dental & Vision.
EAP.
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided).
Voluntary Life and AD&D options.
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year.
Paid Time Off.

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical writingeditingpublication developmentdocument reviewproofreadingstyle requirementsorganizational skillsattention to detailaudience tailoringgrammar

Soft Skills

written communicationoral communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Technical Writing Program Certificateassociate’s degree