Human Resources Research Organization
Technical Writer Job at Human Resources Research Organization in Alexandria
Human Resources Research Organization, Alexandria, VA, US, 22314
Technical Writer II-III
The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.
About the Organization
As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Psychometricians/Quantitative Analysts. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.
About the Job
HumRRO is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team supporting DoD computerized testing projects. The ideal candidate will lead technical documentation efforts, collaborating directly with Software Engineers, DevSecOps and business analyst teams on software requirements specifications, architectural documentation, and complex technical specifications. This role requires strong technical acumen to translate complex system designs into clear, compliant documentation for government systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Requirements
Preferred
Location: Alexandria VA, Monterey CA, or San Diego CA (On-site with up to 2 days remote after probation period)
The anticipated salary for this role is $90,000 to $120,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.
At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.
We offer:
All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled.
Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post
The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.
About the Organization
As a non-profit, HumRRO is dedicated to work that contributes to science and society. Our employees enjoy a highly collaborative and supportive environment that fosters innovation, ethical practice, and outstanding customer service. Our core operational staff includes Psychometricians/Quantitative Analysts. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce and to practicing equity and inclusion for all staff.
About the Job
HumRRO is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team supporting DoD computerized testing projects. The ideal candidate will lead technical documentation efforts, collaborating directly with Software Engineers, DevSecOps and business analyst teams on software requirements specifications, architectural documentation, and complex technical specifications. This role requires strong technical acumen to translate complex system designs into clear, compliant documentation for government systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and technical architecture documents
- Collaborate directly with development teams on API documentation, system integration guides, and DevSecOps processes
- Develop comprehensive user manuals, SOPs, installation guides, and configuration documentation
- Lead documentation for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and cloud migration projects
- Participate in sprint planning, technical design reviews, and backlog refinement sessions
- Ensure 508 compliance and adherence to government documentation standards and style guides
- Conduct document reviews, manage feedback cycles, and maintain version control
- Support ATO processes and compliance documentation for FedRAMP and DoD requirements
- Mentor junior writers and establish documentation best practices across projects
Requirements
- US Citizenship with ability to obtain T3 Public Trust clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, or related field
- 3-5+ years of technical writing experience, preferably supporting government clients
- Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
- Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Git workflows
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat
- Demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical concepts quickly and translate into clear documentation
- Experience with government documentation standards, style guides, and compliance requirements
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work with minimal supervision
- Self-starter with desire to learn and recommend new documentation technologies and processes
Preferred
- Experience documenting APIs, microservices architectures, and cloud-native applications
- Familiarity with AWS services, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and DevSecOps practices
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure as code
- Experience with markup languages (Markdown, XML, JSON) and documentation-as-code practices
- DoD contract experience and federal security compliance knowledge
- Master's degree in related field
- Experience with documentation automation tools and content management systems
Location: Alexandria VA, Monterey CA, or San Diego CA (On-site with up to 2 days remote after probation period)
The anticipated salary for this role is $90,000 to $120,000. Specific salary offers are based on candidate qualifications and experience.
At HumRRO, our generous benefits and highly competitive workplace policies reflect how much we value our employees - now and in the future.
We offer:
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance equal to 2x annual salary
- Retirement plan with company matching
- Paid professional development and training
- Tuition reimbursement
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Generous paid time off and 10 paid holidays
All qualified applications will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, medical condition, or disability. EEO/Vet/Disabled.
Named one of "50 Great Places to Work" by Washingtonian magazine and one of the "Top Workplaces" by The Washington Post