Technical Writer Intern - Summer 2026

Technical Writer Intern - Summer 2026

Job Category: Intern/Co-op

Time Type: Part time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: None

Employee Type: Part-Time On-Call

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a motivated technical writer (intern) who is ready to apply knowledge of standards and best practices in a fast-paced, real-world environment.

• The intern will assist in content creation, writing reports, conducti ng research,
• analyzing data, and making recommendations to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• We operate in a hybrid (on-site/remote) environment. You will be a member of our CACI Teams group and will have periodic status meetings (via TEAMS) during the week in addition to project team meetings and (approximately) weekly training sessions coordinated by University Programs.
• We do not expect you to know everything on day one or at the end of the internship. We do expect you to learn, contribute and be an everyday participating part of the team we build around you.
• Depending on your long-term plans with CACI and your performance, you may also be submitted for a Government classified clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Document creation and maintenance
• Create new content: Write technical documents like user guides, how-to articles, FAQs, and API documentation for products and services.
• Update existing documentation: Revise and maintain older content, ensuring all information is accurate and up-to-date as products evolve.
• Enforce standards: Help develop and maintain templates and style guides to ensure consistency across all technical documents.
• Version control: Track document revisions to maintain accuracy, especially as projects change. Research and information gathering
• Interview subject matt er experts (SMEs): Work with engineers, architects, developers, project managers, and other specialists to gather and verify technical information.
• Analyze source materials: Study and organize technical specifications, design documents, and other materials to prepare new content.
• Conduct research: Look into industry and competitor products and documentation to identify potential issues and ensure documentation remains competitive and user-friendly. Editing and quality assurance
• Proofread and edit: Review and correct documentation for grammar, clarity, punctuation, and consistency before it is submitted to senior editors.
• Test tutorials: Follow and test instructional content and product tutorials to ensure they are accurate and easy for users to follow.
• Validate documents: Participate in the information development cycle to validate that technical documents are effective. Collaboration and workflow
• Attend meetings: Participate in team and project meetings to learn about project developments and gather content requirements.
• Support the team: Work directly under the technical writing team, receiving mentorship from senior writers and assisting with various tasks as needed.
• Work with cross-functional teams: Communicate with a variety of teams to ensure all content is aligned.

Qualifications:

Required: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Currently pursuing or recently earned a bachelor's degree in English, Communications or Professional Writing, Technical Writing or Technical Communication, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical fi eld.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential. Interns must be able to collaborate effectively with subject matt er experts, engineers, and other teams.
• Strong grammar, editing, and proofreading skills are critical for creating high-quality, professional-looking content.
• The ability to learn and understand complex technical information quickly is key. This may involve learning about soft ware, products, or engineering processes.
• Technical writers must use critical thinking and problem-solving to break down complicated ideas into simple, step-by-step instructions for users.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment are important.

Desired:

• Good organization and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to explain technical concepts, document issues, and collaborate with teams.
• Proficiency with standard documentation tools like: Microsoft Office Suite, Google Docs, and Markdown editors.
• Experience with publishing software and content management systems (CMS), such as Confluence or Git, is often a plus.
• Exposure