Senior Technical Writer (Top Secret Clearance Required)

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

A government service provider is seeking a Senior Technical Writer in Baltimore, MD. This full-time role entails drafting and developing technical documentation for IT projects, requiring 5+ years of experience. Candidates must possess excellent writing and communication skills, with proficiency in Agile project management. The company offers a supportive work environment and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with the development of technical documentation.
• 3+ years experience with the development of user documentation.
• Willingness to pass background check/security screening.
• Ability to work independently or in groups.

Responsibilities

• Draft and develop technical documentation for IT projects.
• Establish technical processes with project stakeholders.
• Document projects through the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Provide status reports for documentation efforts.
• Assist with both user and admin level documentation.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

5+ years experience with technical documentation

3+ years experience with user documentation

Fluency with Agile project management

MS Office Suite including Visio

Education

Experience with technical documentation

Tools

MS Office Suite

Visio

Job description

Senior Technical Writer

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:

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