Technical Writer
Job Description
- Develop, write, and edit high quality technical documentation, including system manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, white papers, training materials, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
- Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, program managers, and compliance teams to gather information and ensure accuracy and clarity.
- Translate technical concepts into accessible content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Maintain version control and ensure documentation meets internal quality standards and government mandated requirements.
- Review and revise existing documentation to improve clarity, consistency, and compliance.
- Create templates, style guides, and documentation standards to support organizational consistency.
- Conduct research to ensure content accuracy, including reviewing federal regulations, contract requirements, and technical specifications.
- Manage multiple writing projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Work with technical staff to help document the “as-is” environment.
Job Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a technical writer in a government contract environment.
- Experience with using Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and collaborative documentation tools such as Teams or SharePoint.
- Knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, or ITIL environments.
- Experience running workshops or interviews with technical staff to gather content.
- Ability to operate in ambiguous environments, perform discovery, and propose a structured plan to get from “unknown current state” to a well-documented capability.
- Strong communication skills capable of communicating technical concepts to senior leadership and customer stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
- Required: Active Secret Clearance
- Required: Security+ (CE)
- Desired: Bachelors Degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science or a related field
Benefits
This role is located in the Hampton Roads, VA area. Work schedule will be hybrid from employees' home, and between client sites located in Suffolk, Chesapeake, and the corporate office in Virginia Beach.
Pay
The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 to $100,000 annually. The anticipated salary range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.
Schedule
This role is a hybrid schedule from employees' home, and between client sites located in Suffolk, Chesapeake, and the corporate office in Virginia Beach.