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%