Federal IT Technical Writer — Clear, Accessible Documentation

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 64,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research seeks a Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain clear documentation for enterprise IT operations and mission-critical systems within a federal context. You will translate complex technical and security-related information into accessible content for varied audiences.

You will support the full documentation lifecycle, ensure alignment with governance and usability standards, and collaborate with engineers, analysts, and service owners to deliver consistent, auditable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, IT, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 0-3 years of progressively responsible experience in technical writing, documentation, or related roles.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly for varied audiences.
• Experience with documentation tools (word processing, PDF, help-authoring or publishing tools).
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and attention to detail with version control.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex technical information into user guides, SOPs, workflows, and reference materials.
• Gather, analyze, and validate information from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Apply structured writing principles and style guides across manuals and online help.
• Produce content in multiple formats including web-based help and training materials.
• Ensure documentation aligns with governance and accessibility standards.

Skills

Strong writing

Editing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Documentation tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, IT, or related field

Tools

Word processing

PDF

Help-authoring tools

Job description

ASM Research seeks a Technical Writer to develop, edit, and maintain clear documentation for enterprise IT operations and mission-critical systems within a federal context. You will translate complex technical and security-related information into accessible content for varied audiences.

You will support the full documentation lifecycle, ensure alignment with governance and usability standards, and collaborate with engineers, analysts, and service owners to deliver consistent, auditable