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PAI strives to be the premier partner in defense technology solutions, delivering specialized technical expertise and consulting services that enhances military effectiveness and protects national interests.

PAI Expertise

PAI strives to be the premier partner in defense technology solutions, delivering specialized technical expertise and consulting services that enhances military effectiveness and protects national interests.

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Technical Writer I (PEO IE) Washington, D.C.

Administration
Washington, D.C.
Full-Time
Part-Time
April 9, 2026

PAI is seeking a Technical Writer I to support the Contingency Engineering Division under the Program Executive Office Industrial Infrastructure and Engineering (PEO IE) located at the Washing Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.

This individual will provide support to NAVFAC HQs Operations Department’s Contingency Engineering (CE) and Theater Engagement (TE) operations encompassing all NAVFAC products and services via NAVFAC echelon III commands, NAVFAC Atlantic, NAVFAC Pacific, NAVFAC EXWC and the Navy Crane Center.

Job Responsibilities:

• Work will be performed at the Washington Navy Yard in office spaces provided by NAVFAC HQs Operations.

• Plan, create, and revise classified and unclassified documents based on operations and highly technical information. This includes developing, editing, refining, and proofreading materials.

• The writer would work on a range of documents, including technical manuals, training materials, reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

• A key part of the job would be to collaborate with engineers, logisticians, project managers, and other partners to define project requirements and resolve content, production, and scheduling issues.

• The technical writer would be responsible for ensuring the clarity and accuracy of complex technical documents.

• This involves translating technical concepts into clear and concise documentation for a variety of audiences.

• This would also involve interviewing subject matter experts (SMEs) to distill highly complex information into easy-to-understand materials.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience with a High School diploma or GED; Vocational training commensurate with Department of Labor functional description.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in: revising or writing standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

• Demonstrated skills and experience in organizing material and completing writing assignments according to set standards.

• Proficiency in structured authoring tools and standard office software.

• Inputting and formatting text, tables, and graphics would be a regular task. This could also involve proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe products.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoW Security Clearance at the Secret level

• U.S. Citizen

Desired Skills and Experience:

• DoW/military technical writing experience with Uniform Facilities Criteria for permanent and non-permanent facilities and systems.

• Knowledge and experience with Navy expeditionary forces operations and publications

• Knowledge and experience with Navy Warfare Development Center publications and processes.

• Knowledge and experience with Navy Expeditionary Warfare Development Center publications and processes.

• Knowledge and experience with NAVFAC operations, publications, and processes.

• Knowledge and/or experience with below sample list of publications:

o Presidential Policy Directive (PPD) 21 and the National Response Framework (NRF) – (DoW Responsibilities for Infrastructure Protection)

o Title 10 USC Sections 101, 113, & 401 – (SECWAR Responsibilities in Support of National Emergencies and Foreign Humanitarian/Disaster Assistance)

o Title 10 USC Section 333 – (Building Partner Capacity)

o Title 10 USC Sections 2804 & 2808 – (Contingency Construction)

o DoW Directives 1400.31, 3000.10, & 4270.5 – (Construction Agent Authority and Contingency Planning Responsibilities)

o DoW Directive 3020.40 – (Critical Infrastructure Roles)

o DoW Instruction 6055.17–(Emergency Management Program Requirements)

o SECNAVINST 5400.15C – (Contingency Engineering Head of Contracting Activity (HCA) Authority)

o OPNAVINST 3020.12, 5400.44A, 5450.348, & 11010.20H – (Contingency Engineering & Operational Contract Support)

o OPNAV, CNIC, and NAVFAC Instructions 3440.17 (Emergency Management)

o JP 3.34, Joint Engineering

o JP 4-10, Operational Contract Support

o JP 4.0, Joint Logistics

o NWP 3-10, Navy Expeditionary Combat Command Forces  

o NWP 4-04, Naval Civil Engineering Operations

o NTTP 4-04.3, Naval Contingency Engineering Operations                                    

o NTTP 4-04.2, Naval Construction Force Operations  

o NTTP 4-09, Multi Service TTP for Operational Contract Support

Benefits:

• Professional development opportunities in a fast-growing company

Tuition reimbursement plan available

• Generous Federal holiday schedule

• Full company benefits package

• Paid personal time off

• Paid sick leave

• 401K

To apply for this position, please send an email with a brief summary about yourself, salary requirements, and resume attached to careers@pai-inc.com.

You are invited to voluntarily self-identify with respect to demographic information at the following link: https://eform.pandadoc.com/?eform=316f794d-0277-4afb-ac2e-417a5827a9fd

To apply, please go to PAI Careers (https://www.pai-inc.com/careers) and submit your resume for the desired position.

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BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Paid Vacation & Holidays
401(k) Plan with Company Matching
Health & Dental Coverage
Life Insurance Policy
Tuition & Education Assistance
Short Term Disability