Technical Writer

Guidehouse; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a skilled technical writer to develop, update, and maintain documentation that supports project activities and system implementations. You will translate complex information for both technical and non-technical audiences and support knowledge-transfer efforts.

Responsibilities include creating ICDs, DCPs, RTMs, data dictionaries, test plans, SOPs, and training materials, while ensuring traceability, accessibility compliance, and quality.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in technical writing and documentation governance.
• Ability to translate complex information for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with knowledge-transfer support and training documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develops, updates, and maintains technical, operational, and user-facing documentation supporting project activities and system implementations.
• Translates complex information into clear, accurate materials for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Supports knowledge transfer, training, and documentation governance efforts.
• Create/update ICDs, DCPs, RTMs, Data Dictionaries, source-to-target mapping documentation, test plans/scripts/results, SOPs, runbooks, training materials, operational documentation, release artifacts, stakeholder briefings, and knowledge-transfer materials; support documentation traceability, Section 508 accessibility compliance, configuration control, and quality reviews.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation governance

Complex info translation

Knowledge transfer

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Job Family:Management ConsultingTravel Required:NoneClearance Required:Ability to Obtain Public TrustWhat You Will Do:Develops, updates, and maintains technical, operational, and user-facing documentation supporting project activities and system implementations. Translates complex information into clear, accurate, and accessible materials tailored to technical and non-technical audiences. Supports knowledge transfer, training, and documentation governance efforts.Develop and maintain clear, accurate, configuration-controlled documentation for FMBT interface development, data conversion, data cleanse, testing, transition, training, release, and sustainment activities. Create/update ICDs, DCPs, RTMs, Data Dictionaries, source-to-target mapping documentation, test plans/scripts/results, SOPs, runbooks, training materials, operational documentation, release artifacts, stakeholder briefings, and knowledge-transfer materials; support documentation traceability, Section 508 accessibility compliance, configuration control, and quality reviews.What You Will Need:Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"Bachelor's degreeONE (1) or more years of experience in technical writing, documentation governance, translation of complex information for technical and non-technical audiences, and/or knowledge-transfer support.What Would Be Nice To Have:Experience with Momentum/iFAMS, Agile/SAFe, federal IT, Section 508, Confluence/SharePoint/Jira, data mapping, system documentation, operational procedures, test documentation, and/or release/change documentation.The annual salary range for this position is $74,000.00-$124,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.Benefits include:Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision InsurancePersonal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid HolidaysPosition may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonusParental Leave and Adoption Assistance401(k) Retirement PlanBasic Life & Supplemental LifeHealth Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsShort-Term & Long-Term DisabilityStudent Loan PayDownTuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning OpportunitiesSkills Development & CertificationsEmployee Referral ProgramCorporate Sponsored Events & Community OutreachEmergency Back-Up Childcare ProgramMobility StipendAbout GuidehouseGuidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [e-mail]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [e-mail]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.