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Technical Writer

Guidehouse · Norfolk, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteMarketingFull-time

Job Family: Business Systems Analysis; Travel Required: Up to 10%; Clearance Required: Active Secret.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, reports, presentations, and other contract deliverables supporting Navy Reserve data analytics, digital modernization, and mission readiness initiatives
  • Author and coordinate project documentation including Project Management Plans (PMPs), Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Final Technical Reports (FTRs), training materials, validation plans, and operational procedures
  • Translate complex technical, data analytics, systems engineering, AI/ML, and data governance concepts into clear, concise documentation tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, analysts, project managers, and government stakeholders to document system requirements, business processes, architecture artifacts, and operational recommendations
  • Ensure all deliverables comply with contractual requirements, quality standards, security guidelines, and government documentation standards while supporting timely submission and review cycles

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
  • Minimum three (3)+ years of overall work experience
  • Experience developing technical documentation for federal government or DoD programs
  • Experience creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, technical manuals, system documentation, and process documentation
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts related to data analytics, software development, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems into clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience supporting Agile projects and collaborating with project managers, developers, data engineers, and data scientists
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management/version control tools such as SharePoint, GitLab, or similar repositories
  • Strong editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills with attention to detail
  • Experience preparing reports, presentations, contract deliverables, and executive briefings
  • Ability to support documentation for analytics platforms, Jupiter Notebooks, Databricks, Python-based solutions, and data visualization tools is preferred
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently in a government contracting environment
  • An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance
  • US Citizenship is contractually required

Skills

  • Experience working with the Ware Data Platform (WDP) (previously known as Advana, specifically Advana Jupiter for the Department of the Navy)
  • Knowledge of Foundry principles

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

Schedule

  • Availability to be onsite 4x per week
  • Travel Required: Up to 10%

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