Remote Principal Technical Writer Job at Clarity Innovations

Clarity Innovations is hiring a remote writer and content lead to shape how content is structured, governed and delivered on a secure web and mobile platform for the United States Space Force.

The advertised salary runs from $100,000 to $247,000, which is a wide band. The job is less about writing manuals than about setting direction: you'd define the content strategy, design reusable content structures and train the service members who contribute content.

One thing to know before you read on: the posting is titled "Principal Technical Writer", but the description reads like a Senior Content Strategist role. Expect the work to centre on content strategy and UX writing, with technical writing as a part of it.

About Clarity Innovations

Clarity Innovations calls itself a national security partner serving the Intelligence Community and Department of Defense. It builds software and data engineering platforms using CI/CD and secure DevSecOps practices, with a focus on information warfare, cyber operations, operational security and data structuring. It describes itself as people-focused and aims to be a destination employer for top talent.

The Work

• Content strategy: Write and document the strategy for the Space Force platform, including voice and tone, structure and delivery standards.
• Content models: Work with developers and CMS admins on scalable, reusable structures in Directus, a headless CMS.
• Governance: Set editorial standards, style guides and publishing workflows that keep distributed authors consistent.
• Contributor support: Train and onboard Space Force personnel who write content, using playbooks, templates and onboarding materials.
• UX writing: Write and review interface copy, microcopy and task-based content with the UX designers, with accessibility in mind.
• Audits and research: Run content audits, user research and stakeholder interviews, and use analytics to improve engagement.
• Team collaboration: Act as the voice of content in product planning, sprint cycles and stakeholder reviews, promoting plain language.

Experience That Counts

Required

• 6+ years in content strategy, UX writing or content design for digital platforms.
• Strong CMS experience, preferably with headless platforms such as Directus, Contentful or Strapi.
• Experience creating and maintaining editorial standards, content models and governance frameworks.
• Exceptional writing and editing skills with a focus on clarity, tone and accessibility.
• A record of working with cross-functional product teams in Agile environments.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and user-centred content practices.
• Strong facilitation, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Preferred

• A BS in IT, cybersecurity, data science, information systems or computer science from an ABET-accredited or CAE-designated institution.
• Experience with public affairs and legal teams within the DoD.
• Experience supporting federal or DoD digital services, or working in a secure or regulated environment.
• Knowledge of structured content design and content API delivery.
• Familiarity with plain language, information architecture and UX principles.
• Exposure to security clearance processes or classified content workflows.
• Experience working in or with the USSF.

Eligibility note: The posting doesn't state a citizenship or clearance requirement, and it lists clearance exposure as preferred. But the platform serves the US Space Force, and other Clarity postings state that only US citizens are eligible for security clearances. Before applying, confirm with Clarity whether US citizenship or the ability to obtain a clearance is required. The listing doesn't mention visa sponsorship.

Salary and Terms

• Pay: $100,000–$247,000 a year (base salary)
• Contract type: Salaried role. The listing doesn't say whether it's full time
• Location: Remote (the listing names no country or state)

What the range means: The posting says the actual offer depends on location, experience and the "federal government contract labor categories and wage rates" that apply. Government contracts fix job categories and pay bands for each role. So where you land in the range depends partly on which category the contract slots this position into, not just on your CV. The company also states the range isn't a guaranteed starting salary.

Rewards Package

Clarity lists these under its Total Rewards:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• A 401(k) with company match
• Substantial paid time off and holidays
• Flexible work arrangements where possible
• Income protection benefits

Applying

No closing date is given, and the listing was recent at the time of writing. When you apply, show a content model or style guide you've built and the scale it served. For a role about governing content written by many people, that's your strongest evidence.