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Technical Writer

Location

United States

Posted

78 days ago

Salary

$110K - $120K / year

Seniority

Senior

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Technical Writer

Element

• Support program tasks, covering documentation, manuals, user training materials, and ongoing content updates. • Develop, maintain, and update technical documentation, system manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operational guides. • Create clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences. • Produce and maintain end-user training materials, including guides, job aids, knowledge base articles, and instructional content. • Ensure all documentation adheres to federal government documentation standards, including applicable compliance frameworks such as DoD 5015.2 records management standards and 508 compliance on all formal deliverables. • Collaborate with product owners, business analysts, developers, and SMEs to gather requirements and validate technical accuracy of documentation. • Translate complex technical and system information into structured, accessible content for end users and stakeholders. • Maintain version control and ensure documentation remains current with system updates, releases, and process changes. • Participate in proposal reviews, including grammar editing, technical consistency review, and documentation quality assurance (508 compliance) for federal submissions. • Ensure consistency in tone, formatting, terminology, and branding across all documentation deliverables.

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation development, or related roles in federal or enterprise environments.
  • Proven experience developing SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures), technical manuals, and structured operational documentation.
  • Experience working in federal government environments, with strong understanding of documentation standards and compliance requirements.
  • Experience supporting CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) programs or similar healthcare government initiatives is required.
  • Knowledge of Section 508 accessibility standards for documentation and training materials.
  • Familiarity with DoD 5015.2 documentation and records management standards or equivalent federal documentation frameworks.
  • Experience developing end-user training materials and instructional content for digital systems or enterprise applications.
  • Strong editing, proofreading, and quality assurance skills, including experience supporting proposal and technical document reviews (grammar, clarity, and technical accuracy).
  • Ability to work with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, and business stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail with strong editing and proofreading capabilities.
  • Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-focused content.
  • Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
  • US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required.
  • Must reside in the Continental US.
  • Depending on the government agency, specific requirements may include public trust background check or security clearance.

Benefits

  • health care
  • dental
  • vision
  • life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • paid time off including PTO, holidays, and any other paid leave required by law.

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