Technical Writer

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions; Connecticut; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Technical Writer to create impactful documentation for federal IT programs. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with at least 5 years of experience in technical writing within a federal environment. The ideal candidate will prepare diverse materials, ensuring compliance with federal standards and collaborating closely with subject matter experts. Join a mission-driven company that values proactive and skilled individuals, and contribute to solving complex challenges in IT infrastructure and management consulting. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Technical Writing experience in a Federal environment.
• Active DOE Q-clearance or Top Secret required.
• Skilled in writing technical and business documents.

Responsibilities

• Prepare program documentation, reports, and executive briefings.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 standards and version control.
• Collaborate with SMEs to produce EA artifacts.

Skills

Technical Writing

Federal Documentation Standards

Research Skills

Editing Skills

Visualization Skills

Presentation Creation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Document Management Software

Job description

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions is seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist to support federal IT programs by producing clear, compliant, and impactful documentation. This is ideal for a professional with a strong background in technical writing within a federal environment and a keen eye for detail.

The Technical Writer will be responsible for preparing a wide range of materials, including program documentation, executive briefings, reports, and enterprise architecture artifacts. The role involves collaborating with subject matter experts (SMEs), ensuring compliance with Section 508 standards, maintaining version control, and overseeing document distribution processes. The candidate will also be expected to maintain organized records and document revision histories, while applying effective techniques for content presentation and visualization.

Description

• Prepare program documentation, reports, and executive briefings.
• Ensure Section 508 compliance and version control.
• Collaborate with SMEs to produce EA artifacts.
• Researches, develops, and disseminates information on techniques for organizing and presenting information.
• Arranges for the duplication and distribution of documents, publications, and reports.
• Maintains records and files of work and revisions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Required Skills

• Must have at least 5+ years of Technical Writing experience in a Federal environment.
• Experience with federal documentation standards.
• Must be skilled in writing technical and business documents, and in the use of a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to conduct research; to compose, review, illustrate, and edit technical documents, materials, and reports; and to communicate effectively.
• Strong editing, visualization, and presentation creation skills.

Education, Certification, Clearance

• Active DOE Q-clearance or Top Secret
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Conditions of Employment

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States of America. Sponsorship will not be a part of this contract
• Must successfully complete a Blue Sky and customer background screening

About Blue Sky

Blue Sky Innovative Solutions (Blue Sky) assists its federal, state and local, and commercial clients with solving their toughest challenges in the areas of IT Infrastructure Support and Engineering; Application Development and Maintenance; Program and Project Management; and Management Consulting. Find out more about Blue Sky at www.bluesky.com.

Blue Sky is an equal opportunity employer and recruits mission-oriented, proactive, skilled candidates from across the United States. As an SBA certified HUBZone small business, Blue Sky has a special interest in recruiting and hiring personnel who reside in HUBZones. To determine whether you reside in a HUBZone, visit www.sba.gov/hubzone.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.