Senior Technical Writer, GEOINT Systems (Hybrid, TS/SCI)

System One; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 171,924,000 - 186,252,000; Full time

Job summary

System One is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer to create and maintain documentation for GEOINT systems and software in Gaithersburg, MD.

Hybrid options are available and candidates must be able to pass a polygraph with an active TS/SCI clearance. You will translate complex technical concepts into user guides, SOPs, release notes, and architecture documents, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and SMEs in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional technical writing experience in complex tech/software
• Experience documenting software, systems, cloud, or DevSecOps environments
• Excellent writing, editing, proofreading, and information-organization skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical documentation for GEOINT systems, software, and mission capabilities
• Turn complex technical content into clear, audience-appropriate documentation
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, architects, analysts, and subject matter experts to gather/validate information
• Produce deliverables such as: User guides and technical manuals, SOPs, Release notes/documentation, Architecture descriptions and system documentation
• Establish and maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides
• Review existing documentation for accuracy, clarity, consistency, and completeness
• Manage multiple documentation efforts and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Work within controlled (potentially classified) environments while following security/documentation requirements
• Contribute to improving technical communication processes and best practices

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation standards

Editing and proofreading

Information architecture

Education

Bachelor's in English/Engineering/CS/IT or related field

Tools

Confluence

Jira

Markdown

XML

DITA

Git

Job description

System One is seeking a Sr. Technical Writer to create and maintain documentation for GEOINT systems and software in Gaithersburg, MD.

Hybrid options are available and candidates must be able to pass a polygraph with an active TS/SCI clearance. You will translate complex technical concepts into user guides, SOPs, release notes, and architecture documents, collaborating with engineers, analysts, and SMEs in a fast-paced environment.