DoD Software Documentation Specialist (Technical Writer)

TechFlow, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k with Roth

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical Plan

Life Insurance

EAP

Wellness program

Training & Development

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

TechFlow, Inc. in Montgomery, AL seeks a Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist to create and manage comprehensive documentation for a DoD software development program.

You will document system designs, software architecture, user guides, SOPs, and acquisition artifacts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with DoD standards. You will work with software engineers, DevSecOps, testers, and program leadership, manage versioned docs, support AI-assisted authoring, participate in Agile ceremonies,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of technical writing experience supporting DoD software development or modernization programs.
• Experience creating documentation for software systems, system architecture, user documentation, and operational procedures.
• Experience working with version-controlled documentation repositories and collaborative documentation platforms.
• Proficiency using Government-approved generative AI tools and modern digital authoring technologies.
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition documentation standards and software lifecycle documentation requirements.
• Excellent written communication, editing, organization, and document management skills.
• Ability to collaborate with engineers, developers, project managers, and Government stakeholders.
• Active Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation for software development and lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain software requirements documentation, use cases, specifications, workflows, and architecture diagrams.
• Produce user guides, admin manuals, training materials, release notes, installation guides, and operational docs.
• Document ETL processes, data flows, and reporting procedures.
• Develop SOPs, troubleshooting guides, maintenance procedures, and system monitoring docs.
• Maintain version-controlled documentation repositories to ensure integrity and traceability.
• Create standards, templates, and style guides for consistency across deliverables.
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate complex concepts into clear docs.
• Support risk management activities by documenting risks and decisions.
• Leverage AI and digital authoring tools to improve quality and consistency.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and keep docs updated in sprints.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD documentation standards

Collaboration with engineers

Active Secret Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

Job description

TechFlow, Inc. in Montgomery, AL seeks a Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist to create and manage comprehensive documentation for a DoD software development program.

You will document system designs, software architecture, user guides, SOPs, and acquisition artifacts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with DoD standards. You will work with software engineers, DevSecOps, testers, and program leadership, manage versioned docs, support AI-assisted authoring, participate in Agile ceremonies,