Senior Technical Writer

Who We Are:

Headquartered in Washington, DC, Versar Global Solutions provides full mission lifecycle solutions for challenges faced by our government and commercial Customers in the natural, built, and digital environments. With nearly 2,000 team members around the world, and a rich legacy spanning more than 70 years, Versar Global Solutions delivers a broad array of planning, analysis and risk management solutions, project and program management, operations and maintenance services, and information technology applications for environmental management and remediation projects, mission critical facilities and installations, and in support of readiness and contingency operations.

Who You Are:

The Senior Writer serves as a lead content creator responsible for producing highquality, original written materials that support CG9 acquisition communications across multiple platforms. This role requires exceptional writing and editorial skills, mastery of Associated Press (AP) style, strong research capabilities, and the ability to translate complex technical information into clear, engaging content for diverse internal and external audiences.

What You'll Do:

• Original News, Features & Daily Briefs:
  • Write, edit, and proofread original news and feature articles for CG9 and U.S. Coast Guard publications, platforms, and communication channels-not limited to the CG9 public website.
  • Produce at least one new feature article each week (or a set number monthly), including a minimum of one article per month supporting CG9 contributions to the official USCG blog
  • Develop and distribute daily news briefs summarizing relevant acquisitionrelated updates, media coverage, and internal developments.
  • Conduct interviews and gather source material to craft compelling, accurate, and timely stories that highlight acquisition programs, milestones, and personnel.
  • Ensure all written products adhere to AP style and Coast Guard editorial standards.
    
    
• Editorial & Content Development:
  • Write, edit, and proofread a wide range of communication products, including fact sheets, media advisories, acquisition updates, white papers, newsletters, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the planning, writing, editing, and production of newsletters, ensuring timely delivery and high editorial quality.
  • Support the development of branded communication tools such as posters, brochures, trifolds, guides, charts, and graphs.
  • Maintain and update standard templates for frequently used communication products to ensure consistency and brand alignment.
    
    
• Research & Strategic Communication Support:
  • Provide research, planning, implementation, and evaluation support for acquisitionrelated communication strategies, guidance, and plans.
  • Prepare readahead materials and draft speeches, briefings, and talking points for leadership as needed.
  • Conduct research and assist in drafting responses to media inquiries and stakeholder information requests.
    
    
• Graphic & Layout Support:
  • Provide writing support, graphic design, and layout for updates to CG9 fact sheets and other media and stakeholder outreach materials.
  • Collaborate with communication, design, and program teams to ensure accuracy, clarity, and visual cohesion across all products.

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 7-10 years' experience.
• BA in English or Creative Writing
• Must be proficient with AP writing style
• Must be familiar with Coast Guard writing style
• Successful results of pre-employment screenings, including federal background check, MVR, and drug screen.
• Comply with company drug and alcohol policy.
• Be authorized to work in the US or will be authorized by the successful candidate's start date.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Versar Global Solutions is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the Company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. The Company reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's status protected by local, state, or federal law.

Location Requirements

The position will primarily work remotely.

EEO Commitment

Versar Global Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Versar Global Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Versar Global Solutions expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran. Improper interference with the ability of Versar Global Solutions employees to perform their job duties is not tolerated.