Technical Writer

Avalore, LLC; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

401k with matching

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Disability

Training & Development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Avalore, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare, edit, and manage extensive program documentation with a focus on clarity, professionalism, and standards compliance.

The role involves authoring user guides, FAQs, training materials, and online help, while developing templates and a documentation library. Collaboration with subject matter experts ensures technical accuracy and accessibility for diverse user groups.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to draft clear, concise technical content to standards.
• Experience gathering user feedback to improve documentation quality.
• Ability to collaborate with SMEs to ensure accuracy.
• Familiarity with creating templates and style guides.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and manage program documentation.
• Author and maintain user guides, FAQs, training materials, and online help.
• Develop templates, style guides, and a comprehensive documentation library.
• Collaborate with SMEs to ensure technical accuracy.
• Gather user feedback to improve documentation quality and usability.
• Maintain a documentation plan and track best practices.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

• 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,phoneand printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).

Physical Demands

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employeeis required tosit, stand, talk, andhear.

• Employee isoften required to sit and use their hands and fingers tooperatea computer.

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

Travel

• Up to 10%/ Occasionaltravel.

Avalore is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Wenot discriminatebased on age, race, national or ethnic origin, gender,veteransstatus, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected class. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

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.