Technical Writer at The Newberry Group

, Missouri, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical writing, Documentation, System manuals, SOPs, Runbooks, Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Visio, Version control, Change management, ITIL, IT service management, Process documentation, Communication skills, Technical research

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Who We Are… Newberry Group is a performance-driven government services and solutions firm that provides security compliance, program governance, consulting, and customized solutions for public sector clients nationwide. The strength of our company is a direct reflection of our highly skilled and talented workforce. Job Summary We are seeking a detail oriented and highly organized Technical Writer to support the Application Sustainment and Production Support Operations team within the Rural Development mission area at the Department of Agriculture (USDA). The ideal candidate will have experience creating clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for technical and operational audiences. This role plays a key part in ensuring that system knowledge, processes, and procedures are well documented and easily accessible. Location This is a full-time telecommuting role. The applicant must reside in the United States and be eligible to obtain a Public Trust clearance. Responsibilities and Duties Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system manuals, support guides, SOPs, runbooks, troubleshooting instructions, and knowledge‑base articles. Partner with application sustainment and production support teams to document workflows, configurations, deployment processes, and operational procedures. Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and accurate materials suitable for both technical and non‑technical audiences. Support documentation needs related to incidents, change management, production releases, and system enhancements. Ensure documentation remains up to date following upgrades, configuration changes, or process improvements. Organize and maintain documentation repositories, ensuring version control, accessibility, and alignment with organizational standards. Assist in creating training materials, presentations, and onboarding documentation for new tools, processes, or applications. Review existing materials and recommend improvements to clarity, structure, completeness, and consistency. Collaborate across teams to gather information through interviews, meetings, and technical research. Support audit and compliance activities by ensuring documentation meets required standards. Basic Qualifications and Skills Required Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field; or equivalent practical experience. 2–4 years of experience as a Technical Writer, preferably within IT operations, production support, or application sustainment environments. Strong ability to understand and document technical information, systems, and processes. Proficiency in writing, editing, and formatting technical documents. Experience using documentation and collaboration tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Word, Visio). Strong organization skills with attention to detail and version control. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work closely with technical subject‑matter experts. Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and meet deadlines. Preferred Qualifications and Skills (not mandatory) Experience with ITIL or IT Service Management environments. Familiarity with incident, problem, or change management processes. Basic understanding of system architectures, APIs, integrations, or cloud environments. Experience documenting production support workflows or runbook instructions. Ability to create diagrams, flowcharts, or visual representations of processes. Benefits and Perks In addition to competitive wages, Newberry Group offers an outstanding benefit package. This includes medical coverage with three plan options, dental and vision coverage, personal time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, telecommuting if available, retirement savings accounts (Pre-Tax and Roth), flexible and dependent care savings accounts, life insurance, long and short-term disability coverage, tuition and training reimbursement, employee assistance program, and more. The Newberry Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain technical documentation such as system manuals, SOPs, and runbooks to support production operations. Collaborate with technical teams to document workflows and ensure all materials are accurate, accessible, and compliant with organizational standards.