Accenture Federal Services is hiring: Technical Writer in San Diego

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company dedicated to helping the U.S. federal government build a stronger, safer nation and improve the lives of people. Our 13,000+ employees pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.

We are seeking a Technical Writer with experience producing clear, accurate documentation for complex software and hardware systems. This role involves working independently and with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to create and maintain a variety of technical documents.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain documentation, including user guides, SOPs, required deliverables, and security-related documents for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create technical content that is clear, accurate, user-friendly, and meets DoD and project standards.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather and verify information.
• Use an issue tracking system (GitLab) to monitor development progress and provide documentation support as systems evolve.
• Work with the government Configuration Manager to track customer deliveries of materials and use revision logs and tracking spreadsheets to maintain version control.
• Take initiative to spot missing or unclear information and address gaps to ensure documentation is complete and effective.

You have:

• U.S. citizen is required
• 2 years of technical writing experience, ideally for DoD programs
• Bachelor's degree in English, communications, technical writing, or a STEM field with writing experience (or 4 years of equivalent experience).
• Experience working with engineering or technical teams.
• 100% on site role

Nice to have:

• Proficiency with MadCap Flare.
• Familiarity with configuration management, versioning, and documentation standards.
• Working knowledge of SELinux/Linux, GitLab, VMWare, HTML, image editing tools, and basic programming concepts.
• Detail-oriented and able to improve and streamline legacy documentation.
• Familiarity with CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) handling requirements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong editing and organizational skills.

Clearance:

• An active TS/SCI federal security clearance is required.

Compensation: The base pay range for this position in the specified locations is $75,600—$109,300 USD. Compensation varies depending on location, role, skill set, and experience. Benefits are available.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to providing veteran and persons with disabilities an opportunity to succeed.

Requesting an Accommodation:

Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

Other Employment Statements:

• Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa.
• Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
• Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
• The Company will not discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
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We accept applications on an ongoing basis and there is no fixed deadline. Apply now to join a culture that values innovation, belonging, and service.