Technical Writer
Skills
Computer ScienceDatabasesProduct RequirementsRepositoriesRisk Management FrameworkSoftware DocumentationSoftware Requirements
What the job involves
The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Information Technology Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
- At least 3 years of technical writing experience supporting DoD software development or modernization programs
- Experience creating documentation for software systems system architecture user documentation and operational procedures
- Experience with version-controlled documentation repositories and collaborative documentation platforms
- Proficiency with Government-approved generative AI tools and digital authoring technologies
- Familiarity with DoD acquisition documentation standards and software lifecycle documentation requirements
- Excellent written communication editing organization and document management skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineers developers project managers and Government stakeholders
- Active Secret Security Clearance
Nice to have
- Air Force experience
- Agile mindset
- Scrum experience
- Cloud documentation
- DevSecOps knowledge
- CI/CD familiarity
- RMF knowledge
- Configuration management
Day to day
- Develop, edit, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for software development and system sustainment programs.
- Translate complex engineering and operational information into clear user guides, specifications, SOPs, and acquisition artifacts that meet DoD standards.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, DBAs, DevSecOps teams, testers, and leadership to keep documentation accurate, current, and traceable throughout the lifecycle.