Senior Technical Writer at Bowhead
Arlington, VA 22204, USA -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Nov, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Aug, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Communications, Version Control, Pmp, Style Guides, Xml, English, Configuration Management, Gcih, Technical Documentation, Html, Project Management Skills, System Architecture, Security+, Adobe Creative Suite, Computer Science, Technical Writing, Regulatory Requirements

Industry

Information Technology/IT

Description

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Required: IAT Level II certification (Security+, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, or GCIH)
Desired: PMP, technical writing certifications, or relevant cloud technology certifications

Physical Demands:

  • Must be able to lift 25 pounds on occasion.
  • Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged period amounts of time.
  • Must be able to twist, bend, and squat periodically.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibility and maintain SAP eligibility. Due to work requirements, this position will not entertain work from home capabilities. US Citizenship is a requirement for this contract.

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Responsibilities
  • Lead the development and maintenance of comprehensive technical documentation suites including system specifications, user manuals, installation guides, and operational procedures
  • Manage and coordinate documentation projects across multiple concurrent cloud migration initiatives
  • Establish and enforce documentation standards, style guides, and quality assurance processes
  • Conduct complex technical interviews with subject matter experts, engineers, and system administrators to gather detailed information
  • Create and maintain documentation templates, standards, and best practices for the organization
  • Review and edit technical documents produced by junior staff, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, system architects, and project managers to ensure documentation alignment with project objectives
  • Develop and implement documentation management systems and workflows
  • Provide mentoring and professional development guidance to junior technical writing staff
  • Coordinate with government customers to understand documentation requirements and delivery expectations
  • Manage documentation version control systems and ensure proper configuration management
  • Create visual aids, diagrams, flowcharts, and other graphical elements to enhance technical documentation
  • Develop and deliver training materials and presentations for various audiences
  • Ensure all documentation meets DoD standards, security classification guidelines, and accessibility requirements
  • Participate in design reviews, technical meetings, and project planning sessions
  • Manage documentation budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
  • Stay current with emerging documentation technologies, tools, and industry best practices
  • Coordinate with information security personnel to ensure proper handling of classified information
  • Interface with the customer and external stakeholders in working groups, technical exchange meetings, and other forums
  • Chair/co-chair meetings and working groups on behalf of government representatives as directed
  • Resolve problems, allocate resources, manage personnel, and monitor performance to meet contract requirements
  • Provide daily control and supervision of employees
  • Provide planned replacement information at least 15 calendar days prior to replacement
  • Provide information within 24 hours of an unplanned replacement
  • Other duties as assigne
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