Technical Writer Remote / Telecommute Jobs
Technical Writer Location - Gaithersburg, MD Clearance – TS/SCI (Will upgrade clearance from SCI to CI Poly) Hybrid remote - 3 days onsite
Responsibilities
- Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for network systems and software.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, audience-appropriate content.
- Interview technical experts and validate information with engineering and mission teams.
- Create and maintain technical manuals, user guides, SOPs, architecture descriptions, and program deliverables.
- Review documentation for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and completeness.
- Maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides.
- Manage multiple projects and deadlines while following program security requirements.
- Improve documentation processes and technical communication practices.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Engineering, Computer Science, IT, Technical Communication, or a related field, with relevant experience; equivalent experience may be considered.
- 7+ years of professional technical writing experience, preferably supporting technology, software, systems engineering, defense, or intelligence programs.
- Strong ability to research unfamiliar technologies and quickly learn complex systems.
- Excellent organization, attention to detail, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Intelligence Community, DoD, or other federal customers.
- Experience working in classified environments.
- Familiarity with cloud technologies, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data systems, or systems engineering.
- Experience with Markdown, XML, DITA, Git, or similar content-management tools.
- Experience supporting Agile or DevSecOps teams.
- Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC).