Technical Writer (GovCon Experience Required)
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Job Location:
Alexandria, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Technical Writer will support federal government programs by developing editing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation reports and communication materials. This role collaborates with program managers engineers subject matter experts (SMEs) and stakeholders to translate complex technical and operational information into clear accurate and compliant documentation aligned with government standards and contract requirements.
The Technical Writer ensures all documentation supports program deliverables complies with federal guidelines and facilitates effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Documentation Development
Develop write and maintain technical documentation including system documentation user guides SOPs training materials and operational manuals.
Translate complex technical concepts into clear concise documentation suitable for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Create and update documentation supporting system architecture software development cybersecurity and infrastructure initiatives.
Government Deliverables & Compliance
Prepare contract deliverables including technical reports white papers program documentation and status reports in accordance with federal contract requirements.
Ensure documentation complies with federal standards agency policies and contract deliverable timelines.
Support proposal development documentation review cycles and quality assurance processes.
Collaboration & Knowledge Management
Work closely with subject matter experts engineers program managers and analysts to gather technical information.
Facilitate documentation reviews and incorporate feedback from government stakeholders and internal teams.
Maintain document repositories version control systems and knowledge management systems.
Editing & Quality Assurance
Review and edit technical documentation to ensure clarity accuracy grammar formatting and compliance with documentation standards.
Standardize documentation templates and style guidelines across program documentation.
Ensure documentation consistency and alignment with agency documentation frameworks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Technical Writing English Communications Information Technology or a related field.
37 years of technical writing experience supporting federal government programs or government contractors.
Experience producing documentation for IT systems software development cybersecurity or data platforms.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio).
Experience with documentation tools such as SharePoint Confluence or knowledge management platforms.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation deliverables in a fast-paced government contracting environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting federal agencies (e.g. DHS DOE DoD HHS etc.).
Familiarity with Agile DevOps or software development lifecycle documentation.
Experience supporting proposal writing or technical proposal development.
Knowledge of accessibility standards such as Section 508 compliance.
Experience with version control tools such as Git or document management systems.
Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Secret security clearance (depending on contract requirements).
Core Competencies
Technical Communication
Ability to translate complex technical information into user-friendly documentation
Strong editing formatting and documentation structure skills
Development of technical manuals SOPs and training guides
Government Documentation & Compliance
Understanding of federal documentation standards and deliverables
Experience preparing contract documentation and reports
Knowledge of regulatory and compliance frameworks
Collaboration & Program Support
Effective collaboration with SMEs engineers and program leadership
Ability to gather technical requirements and synthesize information
Support knowledge management and documentation lifecycle processes
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
