Technical Writer II-III
The Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) is a non-profit leader in applied research, evaluation, and analytics in the arenas of employment, student, and military testing, and professional credentialing and licensing. We work with federal and state government agencies, private sector organizations, and professional associations.

ABOUT THE JOB

HumRRO is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team supporting DoD computerized testing projects. The ideal candidate will lead technical documentation efforts, collaborating directly with Software Engineers, DevSecOps and business analyst teams on software requirements specifications, architectural documentation, and complex technical specifications. This role requires strong technical acumen to translate complex system designs into clear, compliant documentation for government systems.

REQUIREMENTS

• US Citizenship with ability to obtain T3 Public Trust clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, or related field
• 3-5+ years of technical writing experience, preferably supporting government clients
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Git workflows
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrated ability to grasp complex technical concepts quickly and translate into clear documentation
• Experience with government documentation standards, style guides, and compliance requirements
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work with minimal supervision
• Self-starter with desire to learn and recommend new documentation technologies and processes

• Create and maintain Software Requirements Specifications (SRS) and technical architecture documents
• Collaborate directly with development teams on API documentation, system integration guides, and DevSecOps processes
• Develop comprehensive user manuals, SOPs, installation guides, and configuration documentation
• Lead documentation for CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and cloud migration projects
• Participate in sprint planning, technical design reviews, and backlog refinement sessions
• Ensure 508 compliance and adherence to government documentation standards and style guides
• Conduct document reviews, manage feedback cycles, and maintain version control
• Support ATO processes and compliance documentation for FedRAMP and DoD requirements
• Mentor junior writers and establish documentation best practices across projects