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Sr. Technical Writer

CGI Njoyn · Washington, DC, USA ·

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Sr. Technical Writer
CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission‑critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration.

As a Technical Writer at CGI Federal, you will be responsible for writing and editing a variety of technical documents to meet contract requirements. Your role will involve developing business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings, presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, and other project deliverables. You will work closely with technical specialists and project management to ensure that all documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.

Your duties and responsibilities

Write and edit technical documents, including business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings, presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, and special reports.

Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management.

Ensure that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.

Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.

Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information and verify guidelines and regulations.

Provide specialized expertise in the design and layout of graphical user interfaces, particularly screen layouts and functionality for client‑server applications (e.g., Microsoft Windows presentation screens).

Conduct studies, testing, and evaluation of screen prototypes for functionality, ease of use, efficiency, and accuracy.

Generate, manipulate, and integrate graphic images, animations, sound, text, and video generated with automated tools into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber operations, cybersecurity, or a related field.

Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.

Proven experience in writing and editing technical documents.

Strong ability to develop outlines and drafts for technical documentation.

Excellent research skills to gather technical and background information.

Expertise in the design and layout of graphical user interfaces.

Experience in conducting studies and evaluations of screen prototypes.

Proficiency in generating and integrating multimedia content.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or perceived sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, and gender expression, familial status or responsibilities, reproductive health decisions, political affiliation, genetic information, height, weight, or any other legally protected status or characteristics to the extent required by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws where we do business.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to apply for a job in the U.S., please email the CGI U.S. Employment Compliance mailbox at US_Employment_Compliance@cgi.com. You will need to reference the Position ID of the position in which you are interested. Your message will be routed to the appropriate recruiter who will assist you.

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