Technical Writer

VT Group (VTG); Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

VT Group (VTG) is seeking a Technical Writer to support our team in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for diverse audiences.

The role requires collaboration with engineers, scientists, and software developers, plus five years of technical experience and a Top Secret clearance. Salary range starts at $83,000 and can go up to $108,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of technical writing experience.
• Certification in technical communication required.
• Experience collaborating with engineers, scientists, and software developers.
• Ability to determine end-user documentation needs and preferred delivery medium.
• Must be a US Citizen with Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, and software developers to gather technical information.
• Develop clear how-to guides and operating instructions for end users.
• Assess documentation requirements based on end-user needs and determine the most effective medium (written docs, online videos, etc.).
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, consistent, and accessible to the intended audience.

Skills

Technical writing

Audience analysis

Content development

Documentation standards

Education

BA/BS degree or equivalent

Technical writing certification

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Technical Writer to support our team in Fredericksburg, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong technical communication skills and practical experience translating complex technical information into clear, user-friendly documentation for a variety of audiences.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, and software developers to gather technical information
• Develop clear, accurate how-to-guides and operating instructions for end users
• Assess and determine documentation requirements based on end-user needsSelect and produce content in the most effective medium — written documentation, online videos, or other formats — to communicate technical information effectively
• Ensure all technical documentation is accurate, consistent, and accessible to the intended audience

Do you have what it takes?

• Must be a US Citizen with a Top Secret clearance.
• BA/BS degree or equivalent, with a minimum of five (5) years or more of technical experience working in this position
• Technical communication certification required
• Practical experience working with engineers, scientists, computer support specialists, network engineers, or software developers
• Demonstrated experience creating how-to-guides and operating instructions
• Ability to determine end-user technical documentation needs
• Experience selecting the appropriate medium for messaging, including documents and online videos

VTG’s estimated starting pay range is $83,000-$108,000 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.