Sr. Technical Writer

Synectics for Management Decisions, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in IT consulting is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join their team. This remote-capable role focuses on creating comprehensive technical documentation to support government data projects. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in documentation processes and familiarity with cloud platforms. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with technical teams, ensuring that documentation meets compliance standards and is accessible to all audiences.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401k with company matching

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Paid leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in technical writing for government data projects.
• Proven ability to document technical systems across varied environments.
• Familiarity with compliance standards (NIST, FISMA).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation for cloud-based systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather technical information.
• Ensure version control and quality of documentation across all platforms.

Skills

Technical Communication

Documentation Standards

Cloud Platforms

Data Integration

Analytics & BI Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

IBM Rational Suite

Confluence

Job description

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Technical Writer with at least 6 years of experience, including demonstrable work on government data projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and enhancing a wide range of technical documentation that supports complex cloud-based, legacy, and hybrid data environments. This role requires the ability to work closely with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.

This position is remote-capable, with on-site work required in Washington, DC, as needed for customer engagements and document reviews.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design documents, user manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), security documentation, data dictionaries, and interface control documents.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, security analysts, BI analysts, and project managers, to gather and synthesize technical information.
• Write and update documentation in alignment with government compliance standards, including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP when applicable.
• Translate complex information into structured, accessible formats tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support the documentation of legacy modernization efforts, including transitioning from systems such as COBOL, DB2, and JCL to modern cloud architectures.
• Assist with preparing materials for technical reviews, audits, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Ensure version control, consistency, and quality of documentation across all platforms and teams.
• Utilize tools such as IBM Rational Suite or other documentation management platforms to author, manage, and track content.
  
  

Technical Environment

Cloud Platforms & Databases:

• AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Aurora (in exploration)
  
  

ETL & Data Integration

• Databricks ETL, Informatica (on-prem), EFTU, Informatica Metadata (EDC, Axon)
  
  

Governance & Access Control

• Immuta
  
  

Analytics & BI Tools

• Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services
• Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), Power BI Integration
  
  

Modeling & Development Tools

• IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect
  
  

Legacy Systems

• JCL, COBOL for z/OS, DB2
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical writing or documentation roles, working on a government data project, preferably with the IRS.
• Proven ability to document technical systems involving cloud platforms, data analytics, ETL processes, and legacy systems.
• Strong understanding of IT systems architecture, data workflows, and access governance practices.
• Familiarity with documentation standards for federal systems (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
• Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using IBM Rational Suite, Confluence, or similar documentation platforms.
• Understanding of metadata and data governance tools such as Informatica EDC/Axon and Immuta.
• Prior involvement in ATO documentation or other compliance-oriented government deliverables.
• Exposure to cloud-based analytics or AI/ML platforms (e.g., AAP).
  
  

Work Environment

• Remote-friendly role with periodic on-site presence in Washington, DC, for meetings and milestone reviews. Must be in the Washington, DC metro area.
• Collaborative environment supporting mission-critical federal data programs.
• Opportunity to influence and improve documentation standards across evolving technology stacks.
  
  

Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a competitive salary and an impressive full benefits package that includes medical and dental, 401k w/company matching, company-paid life and short/long-term disability insurance, and paid leave. We also provide an environment that supports everyone's professional development and growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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