Senior Technical Writer - Federal IT & SDLC Expert

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Chicago (IL); 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 consulting agency based in Chicago is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Writer to provide documentation support for a Federal agency initiative. This role involves drafting and developing technical documentation, collaborating with stakeholders, and assisting with user-level documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in technical documentation, strong communication skills, and experience in Agile methodologies. Comprehensive benefits are provided including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in technical documentation development.
• 3+ years of experience in user documentation development.
• Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio.

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop technical documentation for IT projects.
• Work closely with project stakeholders on technical processes.
• Document projects through the software development lifecycle.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

5+ years experience with technical documentation

3+ years experience with user documentation

Fluency with Agile project management

Ability to work independently or in a group

Experience with MS Office Suite including Visio

Job description

A consulting agency based in Chicago is looking for an experienced Senior Technical Writer to provide documentation support for a Federal agency initiative. This role involves drafting and developing technical documentation, collaborating with stakeholders, and assisting with user-level documentation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in technical documentation, strong communication skills, and experience in Agile methodologies. Comprehensive benefits are provided including health insurance and a retirement plan.