Senior Technical Writer

Summary

Join CGS and become a Senior Technical Writer, contributing to a large Federal agency initiative. You will provide consultative, analytical, and documentation support, working closely with stakeholders to establish technical processes and procedures. Responsibilities include drafting technical documentation, documenting projects through the SDLC, providing status reports, and assisting with user and admin-level documentation. The ideal candidate possesses excellent writing and communication skills, along with 5+ years of experience in technical documentation and 3+ years in user documentation. A comprehensive benefits package is offered, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and observance of holidays.

Requirements

• Excellent writing and Communication skills
• 5+ years experience with development of technical documentation
• 3+ years experience with development of user documentation
• Fluency with industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques including Agile project management methodology
• Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio
• Willingness and ability to pass background check/security screening

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop technical documentation related to a variety of projects in the IT space
• Work closely with project stakeholders to establish technical processes and procedures
• Document projects through the SDLC
• Provide status reports for multiple ongoing projects and related documentation efforts
• Assist with both user and admin level documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Business Intelligence/Analysis applications
• Experience with Government software development policies and procedures
• Client facing communication experience
• Federal Agency issued security clearance

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays