Technical Writer

VT Group (VTG); Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG seeks an experienced Technical Writer III to develop and manage technical documentation for complex engineering and software programs at Fort Meade, MD. The role emphasizes translating technical concepts for technical and non-technical audiences while collaborating with engineers, developers, project teams, and stakeholders.

Minimum 8 years of technical writing experience, TS/SCI with polygraph, and strong MS Office skills are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in complex technical, engineering, software or IT programs.
• Experience developing technical documentation, user manuals, training materials, and operational documentation.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, developers, project managers, and SMEs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation for software systems, engineering projects, and operational processes.
• Create and maintain user guides, system documentation, technical manuals, SOPs, installation guides, and training materials.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, project managers and SMEs to gather information and ensure accuracy.
• Produce documentation across all phases of the SDLC and for internal and customer stakeholders.
• Coordinate document formatting, layout, graphics, and overall presentation to ensure consistency.
• Maintain document repositories and version control.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

OverviewVTG is seeking an experienced Technical Writer III to support the development, maintenance, and management of technical documentation for complex engineering and software development programs. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences while collaborating with engineers, developers, project teams, and stakeholders.

VTG is seeking an experienced Technical Writer III to support the development, maintenance, and management of technical documentation for complex engineering and software development programs. The ideal candidate is a skilled communicator who can translate technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences while collaborating with engineers, developers, project teams, and stakeholders. This position requires strong writing, editing, organizational, and document management skills, along with the ability to independently manage multiple documentation efforts throughout the project lifecycle.

What will you do?

• Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation supporting software systems, engineering projects, and operational processes.
• Create and maintain user guides, system documentation, technical manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), installation guides, training materials, and other program documentation.
• Research technical subject matter and transform complex information into accurate, easy-to-understand documentation for a variety of audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, software developers, project managers, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and ensure documentation accuracy.
• Produce documentation throughout all phases of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, briefings, status updates, and project documentation for internal and customer stakeholders.
• Coordinate document formatting, layout, graphics, and overall presentation to ensure consistency and professionalism.
• Maintain document repositories, version control, and documentation libraries.
• Review and edit documentation for clarity, grammar, consistency, formatting, and compliance with organizational standards.
• Interpret technical specifications, system designs, process documentation, and engineering documentation to develop comprehensive technical publications.
• Ensure documentation aligns with established organizational documentation standards and best practices.
• Lead documentation efforts for large or complex projects while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Review work products produced by other technical writers and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and consistency.
• Recommend improvements to documentation processes, templates, and standards to enhance efficiency and usability.

Do you have what it takes?

• Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting complex technical, engineering, software development, or IT programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical documentation, user manuals, training materials, and operational documentation.
• Strong technical writing, editing, proofreading, and document management skills.
• Ability to understand complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including engineers, developers, project managers, and subject matter experts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including:
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Visio

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $120K-$125K annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.