Senior Technical Writer

DAn Solutions; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DAn Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation for cybersecurity, software development, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems.

The role requires collaborating with government stakeholders, engineers, and technical teams to produce accessible documentation supporting development, operations, maintenance, and program requirements. Responsibilities include creating user manuals, system administration guides, installation

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor's degree.
• At least 10 years of professional technical writing experience.
• Experience developing documentation for software, IT, cybersecurity, or systems engineering programs.
• Ability to gather technical information from engineers, demonstrations, and source documentation.
• Experience preparing technical reports, procedures, and user guides.
• Strong editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Word proficiency, including styles, templates, tables of contents, and tracked changes.
• Experience coordinating document reviews and maintaining version-controlled repositories.
• Understanding of documentation requirements within classified environments.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical documentation supporting software and systems engineering activities.
• Create system administration guides, user manuals, installation instructions, troubleshooting procedures, and training materials.
• Document system architectures, interfaces, configurations, and dependencies.
• Prepare technical reports, implementation plans, and software development documentation.
• Document CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps processes, and deployment workflows.
• Support cybersecurity documentation, security testing reports, and authorization packages.
• Develop diagrams, tables, process descriptions, and technical illustrations.
• Coordinate technical reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback.
• Maintain document templates, version histories, terminology, and configuration records.
• Support Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Ensure documentation follows applicable classification and handling requirements.

Skills

Clearance TS/SCI

Technical writing

Editing & proofreading

MS Word advanced

Documentation in classified env

Project management

Information gathering from engineers

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Microsoft Visio

Git

Markdown

SharePoint

AWS

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

REQUIRES AN ACTIVE/EXISTING TS/SCI WITH CI POLYGRAPH

Location: Charleston, SC or National Capital Region (NCR)
Employment Type: Full-Time | Hybrid

DAn Solutions is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop, organize, and maintain technical documentation supporting cybersecurity, software development, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise systems.

The successful candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, engineers, and technical teams to transform complex information into accurate, accessible documentation supporting development, operations, maintenance, and program requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical documentation supporting software and systems engineering activities.

• Create system administration guides, user manuals, installation instructions, troubleshooting procedures, and training materials.

• Document system architectures, interfaces, configurations, and dependencies.

• Prepare technical reports, implementation plans, and software development documentation.

• Document CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps processes, and deployment workflows.

• Support cybersecurity documentation, security testing reports, and authorization packages.

• Develop diagrams, tables, process descriptions, and technical illustrations.

• Coordinate technical reviews and incorporate stakeholder feedback.

• Maintain document templates, version histories, terminology, and configuration records.

• Support Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.

• Ensure documentation follows applicable classification and handling requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

• Bachelor's degree.

• At least 10 years of professional technical writing experience.

• Experience developing documentation for software, IT, cybersecurity, or systems engineering programs.

• Ability to gather technical information from engineers, demonstrations, and source documentation.

• Experience preparing technical reports, procedures, and user guides.

• Strong editing, proofreading, and organizational skills.

• Advanced Microsoft Word proficiency, including styles, templates, tables of contents, and tracked changes.

• Experience coordinating document reviews and maintaining version-controlled repositories.

• Understanding of documentation requirements within classified environments.

• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.

• Experience supporting DoD, Navy, or Intelligence Community programs.

• Familiarity with RMF, cybersecurity authorization, and security controls.

• Experience documenting software development, DevSecOps, and CI/CD processes.

• Knowledge of AWS, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or Infrastructure as Code.

• Familiarity with ICAM, PKI, and enterprise security services.

• Experience using Microsoft Visio, Git, Markdown, or SharePoint.

• Experience preparing government contract deliverables and training materials.

Work Location

Full-time, on-site support at a government facility in Charleston, SC or the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.

Salary Range Disclaimer:The posted salary range represents the good-faith minimum and maximum compensation DAn Solutions expects to pay for this position. The position may be filled at different Labor Category (LCAT) levels depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and applicable contract requirements. Final compensation within the posted range will be determined based on the applicable LCAT and factors including education, relevant experience, certifications, and other required qualifications