Security-Cleared Technical Writer II (DoD)

Columbia Technology Partners, Inc; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision and Dental coverage

401k

Job summary

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare, review, revise, and maintain comprehensive documentation for hardware and software systems. You will develop installation/configuration guides, user manuals, and end-user materials, collaborating with engineers to ensure clarity and accuracy.

The role requires experience with DoD/NSA documentation standards and DS-89, plus the ability to produce accessible, audience-targeted publications across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Four (4) additional years of Technical Writing experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, update, and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
• Write and edit technical copy for a variety of document types, applying strong grammar and documentation standards.
• Gather technical information from multiple sources and convert it into clear written text.
• Maintain an up-to-date internal documentation library.
• Use multiple documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Collaborate with developers to create high-quality documentation and training materials.
• Support all phases of the documentation lifecycle.
• Produce written materials for programs or projects of similar scope and complexity.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings tailored to a wide range of audiences.
• Coordinate document layout, formatting, and design.
• Research complex technical subject matter and synthesize information into accessible written materials.
• Develop documentation based on engineering drawings, technical data, SME consultations, and related sources.
• Produce DoD-focused documentation such as acquisition materials, user manuals, and training manuals.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, as well as operational procedures, to integrate technical information effectively.
• Create documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects tied to analytic tradecraft development.
• Apply NSA technical manual standard DS-89 when developing work products.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD documentation

NSA DS-89

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare, review, revise, and maintain comprehensive documentation for hardware and software systems. You will develop installation/configuration guides, user manuals, and end-user materials, collaborating with engineers to ensure clarity and accuracy.

The role requires experience with DoD/NSA documentation standards and DS-89, plus the ability to produce accessible, audience-targeted publications across the project lifecycle.