Technical Writer, Level 3

About This Role

This role is for a Technical Writer Level 3 to support system engineers, software developers, and program teams by creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation for complex systems. The writer will develop user guides, installation manuals, and system operation procedures, ensuring clear and accessible communication of technical information for mission-critical technologies. The position focuses on national security work within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain user guides, manuals, operations documentation, and technical publications
• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and operational use
• Assist in documentation for software code, implementation guides, and end-user materials
• Organize and maintain an internal technical documentation library
• Coordinate document layout and design, ensuring consistent formatting and professional presentation
• Work closely with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and clarify technical content
• Use tools like Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other word processing and visual tools to create documentation
• Research highly technical subject matter and express it clearly for technical and non-technical audiences
• Support the development of reports, briefings, training manuals, and acquisition documentation
• Interpret technical drawings and operational procedures to synthesize accurate technical materials
• Ensure documentation meets DoD standards and supports the needs of a wide range of users
• Create, update, and manage content using SharePoint, Confluence, or similar collaboration and documentation platforms
• Provide expert-level oversight and guidance in technical writing and editing across all phases of acquisition and technical documentation
• Independently develop and maintain highly complex system, programming, operations, and procedural documentation
• Serve as a project lead for initiatives involving complex or large-scale documentation efforts and coordinate specialized documentation services

Requirements

• Ability to research and translate technical concepts into clear, comprehensive written materials
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other documentation tools
• Strong attention to detail and grammar
• Understanding of system/software development lifecycle processes
• Ability to coordinate document creation across engineering and development teams
• Experience writing for a variety of audiences, including technical users, end-users, and stakeholders
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer
• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline
• Active TS/SCI with appropriate Polygraph

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline
• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. A Master's degree in a technical or business-related discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the total experience requirement to six (6) years. In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, an additional four (4) years of relevant Technical Writing experience may be substituted.

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits