Technical Writer

Avalore, LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Retirement plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Disability

Training & development

Employee assistance

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare, edit, and manage program documentation with an emphasis on clarity, professionalism, and compliance. You will author, standardize, and maintain key deliverables such as status reports, project plans, user guides, FAQs, and training materials.

You will develop templates and style guides, collaborate with subject matter experts, and gather user feedback to improve usability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Secret security clearance required.
• Authorized to work in the United States full-time; no visa sponsorship.
• Proficient in English; strong MS Office skills.
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs and maintain documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage program documentation across deliverables.
• Develop templates, style guides, and a documentation library.
• Gather user feedback to improve quality and usability.
• Support training with tailored materials.
• Maintain a documented plan and track best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-starter mindset

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The Technical Writer will prepare, edit, and manage program documentation with an emphasis on clarity, professionalism, and compliance with standards. They will author, standardize, and maintain key deliverables, including status reports, project plans, user guides, FAQs, training materials, and online help systems, ensuring consistency across all documentation. Responsibilities include developing templates, style guides, and a comprehensive documentation library, as well as collaborating with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy. They will gather user feedback to improve documentation quality, support training programs with tailored materials, and implement a consistent style to enhance usability. Additionally, they will maintain a documentation plan with regular updates, track best practices in technical writing, and ensure materials are accessible and relevant to diverse user groups and skill levels.

Requirements

• SECRET Security Clearance Required
• We are actively seeking multiple levels:
  • Junior: 0 - 3 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Journeyman: 4 - 7 years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
  • Senior: 8+ years of experience + Bachelor's Degree
• Good communication skills, self-starter mindset.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Avalore will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Work Environment

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.

• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasional travel.

Avalore will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to [e-mail].

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - We not discriminate based on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender, veterans status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply.

• Employer Contributions to Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) with a generous matching program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary at Avalore is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combinaition of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
• Salary estimates for this job range from $80,000 - $167,000.