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Senior Technical Writer

Mount Indie, Annapolis, MD, United States


We are hiring a Technical Writer who plays a key role in translating complex technical concepts into clear, usable documentation. This position supports critical programs by producing high-quality materials across software, systems engineering, and cyber analytics efforts.

You'll work closely with technical teams to ensure documentation is accurate, accessible, and aligned with operational needs.

What You'll Do

Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation across:
Software and systems engineering
System operations and testing
End-user and administrator guides
Create clear installation, configuration, and "how-to" documentation for hardware and software systems
Produce implementation guides and user-facing documentation for system capabilities
Write and maintain code documentation to support development efforts
Generate technical publications using inputs such as:
Technical drawings
Engineering notes
SME consultations
Document data structures, including:
File formats
Data definitions
Data flows
Write reports focused on cyber analytics and analytical findings
Develop product-level reports for technical and operational stakeholders
What You'll Bring

Active

TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

(FS Poly preferred)
Bachelor's degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university
8+ years of experience

as a Technical Writer supporting programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
Substitutions:

A Master's degree may replace 2 years of experience (minimum 6 years required)
An additional 4 years of Technical Writer experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree