Security-Cleared IT Technical Writer - Remote

Booz Allen; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

At Booz Allen in Reston, VA, a Technical Writer will develop and maintain documentation for deployment diagrams, SOPs, manuals, and contract deliverables, and will edit technical docs for hardware and software installations.

The role requires 3+ years of experience as a technical author, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months. Strong grammar, formatting, and use of Word/PowerPoint/Visio are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a technical author or editor of technical or scientific information.
• Knowledge of grammar, formatting, and document configuration management.
• Knowledge of basic concepts and writing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Ability to prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications.
• Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text.
• Ability to use multiple word processing and presentation tools, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities.
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification within 6 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation for processes such as deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions and contract deliverables.
• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.
• Format technical publications from technical drawings, consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Editing

MS Word

Education

Associate’s/Bachelor’s/Master’s IT project experience

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

At Booz Allen in Reston, VA, a Technical Writer will develop and maintain documentation for deployment diagrams, SOPs, manuals, and contract deliverables, and will edit technical docs for hardware and software installations.

The role requires 3+ years of experience as a technical author, TS/SCI clearance with polygraph willingness, and the ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification within 6 months. Strong grammar, formatting, and use of Word/PowerPoint/Visio are essential.