Senior Technical Writer

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to provide analytical and documentation support for a major Federal initiative. This role involves drafting technical documentation, collaborating with project stakeholders, and producing quality user documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with Agile methodologies. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to government innovation and enjoy a supportive environment focused on professional growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical documentation.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Fluency in reporting techniques and Agile methodology.

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop technical documentation for IT projects.
• Work with stakeholders to establish technical processes.
• Document projects through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).

Skills

Technical Documentation Development

Communication Skills

Agile Project Management

MS Office Suite

User Documentation Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

Job description

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) provided pay range

This range is provided by CGS Federal (Contact Government Services). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$81,120.00/yr - $117,173.33/yr

Employment Type: Full-Time, Experienced

Department: Technology Support

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. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

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

Ideally, you will also have:

• 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.

For the past seven years, we’ve been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we’ve created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

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

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.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:

https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:

Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Hospitality, Food and Beverage Services, and Retail

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