Senior Technical Writer

Ennoble First Inc.; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Ennoble First is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support an Intelligence Community customer in Gaithersburg, MD. The role develops and maintains documentation for sophisticated programs, working closely with software and systems engineers, program leadership, and customer stakeholders to deliver clear, authoritative materials.

Remote work is allowed up to two days per week, with local presence required in Gaithersburg, MD.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of professional technical writing experience.
• Experience documenting complex software, systems, or defense/intel programs.
• Hands-on experience with Confluence and Jira or similar tools.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear, user-focused content.
• Experience working in controlled or classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for complex GEOINT systems and software.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, audience-appropriate content.
• Collaborate with engineers and subject-matter experts to gather accurate information.
• Create system documentation, user guides, SOPs, release notes, and architecture descriptions.
• Maintain documentation standards and templates.

Skills

Technical writing

Confluence/Jira

Documentation workflows

SOPs and user guides

Interviewing SMEs

Editing and proofreading

Independent research

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Engineering/CS

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

Markdown

XML/DITA

Git

Job description

Location: Gaithersburg, MD - Hybrid (Up to 2 Remote Days per Week)

Required Clearance: Active TS/SCI with the Ability to Successfully Complete a Polygraph

Employment Type: Full-Time Regular

Shift: Day

Travel: No

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Company Overview

We are Ennoble First. The people supporting and securing some of the most complex government, defense, and intelligence projects across the country. We ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work has meaning and impact on the world around us, but also on us, and that's important. Ennoble First is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into an opportunity.

Position Overview

Ennoble First is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support an Intelligence Community customer in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The Senior Technical Writer will develop and maintain documentation for sophisticated technical programs supporting national security missions. The position works closely with software engineers, systems engineers, program leadership, subject-matter experts, and customer stakeholders to understand complex systems and capabilities and transform that information into clear, accurate, and authoritative technical documentation. The position may work remotely up to two days per week but must be local to Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for complex GEOINT systems, software, and mission capabilities.
• Translate highly technical concepts into clear, concise, audience-appropriate content.
• Collaborate directly with engineers, developers, architects, analysts, and subject-matter experts to gather and validate information.
• Create and maintain system documentation, user guides, technical manuals, standard operating procedures, release documentation, architecture descriptions, and other program deliverables.
• Establish and maintain documentation standards, templates, style guides, and content-development processes.
• Review existing documentation for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and completeness.
• Manage multiple documentation efforts and priorities while meeting demanding deadlines.
• Interview technical and mission personnel and synthesize complex information into accessible written content.
• Work within controlled and potentially classified environments while adhering to program security and documentation requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization's technical communication practices.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical Communication, or a related discipline with 8-12 years of prior relevant experience; Master's degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience; or 8-12+ years of prior relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 7+ years of professional technical writing experience, preferably supporting complex technology, software, systems engineering, defense, or intelligence programs.
• Experience documenting complex software, systems, cloud, or DevSecOps environments.
• Experience creating system documentation, architecture documents, SOPs, user guides, and release documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Confluence and Jira or similar tools.
• Ability to work directly with engineers and independently understand complex technical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and document complex technical systems and concepts.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and information-organization skills.
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and quickly develop subject-matter proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical accuracy.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with documentation tools and content-development workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the confidence to interview technical experts and ask thoughtful questions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting an Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other federal customer.
• Experience working in a classified environment.
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator.
• Familiarity with software development, cloud technologies, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data systems, or systems engineering.
• Experience with Markdown, XML, DITA, Git, or similar documentation/content-management tools.
• Experience creating documentation for Agile or DevSecOps development teams.

Pay Range

$80,000-$105,000

The Ennoble First pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ennoble First is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.

Ennoble First is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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