Full-Time

Technical Writer

MKS2 Technologies

MKS2 Technologies

51-200 employees

Federal IT solutions including cyber security

Compensation Overview

$65k - $78k/yr

No H1B Sponsorship

Monterey, CA, USA

In Person

Onsite at Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, California.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Content & Writing (1)

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Requirements
  • 3 years of experience in technical writing, proofreading, editing, publication, review, and quality assurance.
  • BA/BS degree in communications, journalism, English, or a related discipline.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
Responsibilities
  • Write, edit, proofread, and review technical and academic documents.
  • Prepare publications, reports, white papers, fact sheets, and other written materials.
  • Ensure clarity, accuracy, consistency, and adherence to quality‑assurance standards.
  • Support the development of multimedia content, web features, press releases, and newsletter articles.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, and subject‑matter experts to gather information and translate it into clear, accessible written content.
  • Maintain version control, documentation, and editorial workflows.
Desired Qualifications
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience in technical or scientific writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently research, write, and edit materials such as white papers, fact sheets, multimedia content, web features, press releases, and newsletter articles.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, and communication skills.

MKS2 Technologies provides mission-focused IT services to federal government clients, including cyber security support, enterprise application development, and instructional design and training. It designs, implements, and sustains IT solutions for agencies such as the Department of Veterans Affairs, the U.S. Army, and the U.S. Navy, with staff working across 49 states, DC, and Puerto Rico. The company combines consulting, software development, and training services to meet specific mission needs, supported by its SDVOSB status and regional offices. Its goal is to help federal agencies protect missions, modernize IT, and train personnel to operate secure, reliable information systems.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2008

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MKS2 won a $221M Army contract for transitioning service members.
  • MKS2 secured a prime contract for Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA.
  • MKS2 expanded federal education footprint with a subcontract for US ARMY ATRRS Program.

What critics are saying

  • Classified employee backlash on contract mismanagement harming 500,000 soldiers in 6-12 months.
  • JBLM onboarding reviews threaten Defense sector talent retention in 3-9 months.
  • Joint Venture dependency exposes MKS2 to single-client knock-out risk if program fails.

What makes MKS2 Technologies unique

  • MKS2 is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business founded in 2008.
  • MKS2 delivers application development, cybersecurity, and instructional design for DOD and VA.
  • MKS2 is headquartered in Austin, Texas with regional offices nationwide.

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