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Technical Writer Mid (Government)

Chantilly, Virginia, US💼 Full-time💰 $79,300–$79,300🗓 2026-09-23 → 2026-09-27

Core

Developing, editing, and maintaining mission-critical technical documentation for Intelligence Sector customers, translating complex concepts into clear user-friendly language.

Role type

Mid-level Technical Writer (Government/Intelligence)

Builds

User manuals, how-to guides, reference materials, programming/service manuals, operational specifications, training materials, government proposals, and websites.

Domain

Federal Government / Intelligence Community / Network Solutions

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Technical writing, grammar, software development lifecycle (SDLC), IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF), content synthesis, quality review, knowledge management, visual content selection

Preferred skills

IAT II certifications (Security+, CySA+, CISSP), advanced education

Technologies

Documentation tools, templates, output style managers

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain technical publications including user manuals and operational specifications; translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications; synthesize information from interviews and technical reviews into accessible documentation; oversee development of illustrative content like diagrams and storyboards; conduct quality reviews for accuracy and compliance; support knowledge management by maintaining archives of published materials.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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