Senior Technical Writer (Freelance/Contract) – Defense & Innovation

USA (Remote)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level7+ years expContract

Posted 6 months ago

Job Summary

Lead high‑level technical writing that translates federal research into market-ready stories and industry collateral.

Research and write "Success Stories" (500–2,000 words) highlighting how research from federal labs was commercialized into new products.
Must-have: 7+ years of professional technology or science writing experience.
Standout: AP Style mastery and ability to translate complex data into persuasive marketing content.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Research and write "Success Stories" (500–2,000 words) highlighting how research from federal labs was commercialized into new products.
Develop marketing-style summaries and news articles for cutting-edge technologies.
Produce high-end written collateral that explains technical research to an industry audience.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 7+ years of professional technology or science writing experience.
Status: Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident) due to federal project data restrictions.
Expertise: Mastery of AP Style and a proven ability to translate complex scientific data into persuasive marketing content.

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