Technical Writer

Richmond, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Technical Writer

Work Setting: Hybrid
Duration: 9 Months (03/02/2026 - 12/31/2026)
Client: Virginia Department of Elections
Address: 1100 Bank St Richmond VA 23219
Interview Type: Either Phone or In Person

Job Description:

The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear concise user-friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to develop documentation for a cloud-based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.
Must be able to work a hybrid schedule.
Local Candidates preferred

This engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities

Translate complex concepts into clear concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines.
Collaborate with developers product managers and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team to include but not limited to user guides API documents and release notes.
Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices.
Ensure documentation complies with agency standards accessibility requirements and formatting guidelines.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired
Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field.	Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment.	Required
Expert in the use of MS Word Google Docs Confluence or similar tools.	Required
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat SnagIT or similar tools for visuals.	Required
Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar.	Required
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.	Required
Familiarity with REST APIs JSON and software architecture concepts.	Required
Ability to read code snippets.	Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills clarity and attention to detail in written products.	Required
Experience creating editing and maintaining technical documentation including manuals user guides standard operating procedure and etc.	Required
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.	Required
Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.	Highly desired
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart etc.) highly desired.	Highly desired
Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.	Highly desired
Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.	Highly desired
Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.	Highly desired
Experience writing for software products. (SaaS desktop or mobile)	Highly desired

Job Title: Technical Writer Work Setting: Hybrid Duration: 9 Months (03/02/2026 - 12/31/2026) Client: Virginia Department of Elections Address: 1100 Bank St Richmond VA 23219 Interview Type: Either Phone or In Person Job Description: The Virginia Department of Elections (ELECT) is seeking a hig...

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Description:

Duties and Responsibilities

Translate complex concepts into clear concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences.
Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines.
Collaborate with developers product managers and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team to include but not limited to user guides API documents and release notes.
Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices.
Ensure documentation complies with agency standards accessibility requirements and formatting guidelines.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired
Bachelors degree in English Technical Communication Computer Science or a related field.	Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing preferably in a government or technology environment.	Required
Expert in the use of MS Word Google Docs Confluence or similar tools.	Required
Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat SnagIT or similar tools for visuals.	Required
Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar.	Required
Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology.	Required
Familiarity with REST APIs JSON and software architecture concepts.	Required
Ability to read code snippets.	Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills clarity and attention to detail in written products.	Required
Experience creating editing and maintaining technical documentation including manuals user guides standard operating procedure and etc.	Required
Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information.	Required
Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance.	Highly desired
Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart etc.) highly desired.	Highly desired
Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems.	Highly desired
Experience with UX writing is highly desirable.	Highly desired
Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS.	Highly desired
Experience writing for software products. (SaaS desktop or mobile)	Highly desired