Technical Writer

Responsibilities

• Aid in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
• Gather technical information from developers, engineers, and subject matter experts and transform it into clear, concise documentation.
• Prepare and maintain operational procedures, technical manuals, user guides, and training materials.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library and ensure documentation remains accurate and up to date.
• Work directly with software developers and technical teams to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Support all phases of the documentation lifecycle, including development, revision, publication, and maintenance.
• Prepare reports, responses, presentations, and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Cover document formatting, layout, and design.
• Research complex technical subject matter and organize information from multiple sources into documentation that is easily understood by a broad audience.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related tools to create and maintain documentation products.

Requirements

Clearance: Active Top Secret / SCI and Full Scope/Lifestyle Polygraph is required upon application for initial consideration.

This position operates 100% onsite unless otherwise discussed and approved by the Program Manager and customer; work is conducted on a standard eight (8) hour schedule Monday - Friday.

Travel: This position requires no travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
• Technical writing or documentation certifications are desirable but not required.
• Experience creating technical documentation in support of software, systems, or technology-focused environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience developing user guides, technical manuals, standard operating procedures, technical publications, or training materials.
• Ability to gather information from multiple technical sources and produce clear, accurate documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Skills

• Experience supporting Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or Federal Government programs.
• Familiarity with software development environments and technical documentation best practices.
• Experience working directly with software engineers, developers, system administrators, or other technical subject matter experts.
• Experience supporting configuration-controlled documentation environments.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account option
• Flexible Spending
• Vision insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Ancillary offerings (Hospital Indemnity, Accident, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance)
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday pay