Technical Writer

Parsons; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to join our Federal Solutions team. You will document end-to-end cyber vulnerability assessments of weapons and space systems, translating complex engineering findings into clear, actionable reports for government stakeholders.

The role involves collaborating with System Engineers, Software Engineers, and Intelligence Analysts to produce high-quality documentation and maintain robust records throughout project lifecycles, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree related to function or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of related professional experience.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly security clearance required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear documentation.
• Experience with Systems Engineering processes and project lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Transform complex engineering analyses into high-quality technical documents.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and analysts.
• Support consistent documentation practices and repositories.
• Improve the delivery of assessment findings for government stakeholders.
• Enable government stakeholders to make informed decisions through clear reports.

Skills

Technical writing

MS Office proficiency

Systems Engineering knowledge

Active TS/SCI w/ Poly

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Web content authoring tools

Relational databases

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Technical Writer to join our team! In this role you will get to you will collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Intelligence Analysts supporting Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO). You will play a critical role in documenting end-to-end cyber vulnerability assessments of weapons and space systems, translating complex engineering and cybersecurity findings into clear, accurate, and actionable technical documentation.

This position supports the development, review, and maintenance of technical reports, engineering documentation, project artifacts, and mitigation recommendations that help protect critical mission systems against evolving cyber threats .

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Transforming complex engineering analyses and cybersecurity assessment results into high-quality, actionable technical products.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Supporting consistent documentation practices.
• Improving the delivery of assessment findings.
• Enable Government stakeholders to make informed decisions that strengthen the cybersecurity and resilience of critical mission systems

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree related to function or equivalent experience that meets guidelines established for job. Master's Degree preferred.
• 8+ years of related professional experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active TS/SCI w/ Poly security clearance required
• Proficiency with the latest versions of Microsoft Office or equivalent productivity tools.
• Demonstrated ability to capture, organize, and maintain accurate project records, including meeting notes, technical discussions, project updates, and supporting documentation.
• Experience supporting Systems Engineering processes, engineering documentation, and project delivery lifecycles.
• Ability to analyze, synthesize, and translate complex technical and engineering information into clear, concise documentation for technical teams, project leadership, and Government stakeholders.
• Experience collaborating with engineering leads, project managers, and cross‑functional teams to develop, review, edit, and maintain technical documentation.
• Ability to establish and maintain organized documentation repositories, version control practices, and historical project records to support traceability and information management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience supporting requirements definition, technical reviews, and collaborative working sessions.
• Ability to read, interpret, and incorporate information from Systems Engineering drawings, technical specifications, and related engineering artifacts.
• Experience entering, organizing, and maintaining technical studies, metadata, and other project information in relational databases.
• Experience publishing and maintaining web-based content using commercial off‑the‑shelf (COTS) web‑authoring tools and incorporating graphics into technical documents using standard software applications.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM‑related field and at least four years of technical writing experience, or a high school diploma and at least six years of technical writing experience supporting Systems Engineering teams.
• Experience developing, editing, and reviewing cybersecurity vulnerability assessment reports and technical mitigation recommendations.
• Background in cybersecurity, cyber threat analysis, or Defensive Cyber Operations.
• Experience supporting documentation and engineering activities for complex weapons systems, space systems, or other mission‑critical platforms.
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering processes, cybersecurity assessments, and technical reporting for DoD or Intelligence Community customers.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close‑knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our custome