Senior Technical Writer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401(k)

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A federal contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer in Dallas, Texas. This role involves drafting and developing technical documentation for various IT projects, supporting federal agency initiatives. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical writing, strong communication skills, and familiarity with Agile project management. The position provides opportunities for collaboration and professional growth in a dynamic environment, along with competitive benefits like health insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with development of technical documentation.
• 3+ years experience with development of user documentation.
• Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop technical documentation for various IT projects.
• Work with stakeholders to establish technical processes.
• Document projects through the SDLC.

Skills

Technical Writing

Communication Skills

Agile Project Management

MS Office Suite

Tools

Visio

Job description

Employment Type

Full-Time, Experienced

Department

Technology Support

Overview

CGS is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to provide consultative, analytical, and documentation support for a large Federal agency initiative. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. We value collaboration, anticipation of others’ needs, and professional growth.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Drafting and development of technical documentation related to a variety of projects in the IT space
• Work closely with project stakeholders to establish technical processes and procedures
• Document projects through the SDLC
• Provide status reports for multiple ongoing projects and related documentation efforts
• Assist with both user and admin level documentation

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• 5+ years experience with development of technical documentation
• 3+ years experience with development of user documentation
• Fluency with industry standard technical summary and reporting techniques including Agile project management methodology
• Ability to produce quality work independently or in a group setting
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio
• Willingness and ability to pass background check/security screening

Ideal Additional Experience

• Familiarity with Business Intelligence/Analysis applications
• Experience with Government software development policies and procedures
• Client facing communication experience
• Federal Agency issued security clearance

Our Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting‑edge technology with world‑class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems, and have been growing our government‑contracting portfolio for the past seven years.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer. Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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