Technical Writer

Dovel Technologies, Inc; McLean, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a technical writer to develop, update, and maintain documentation for projects and system implementations. You will translate complex information into clear materials for technical and non-technical audiences and support knowledge transfer and governance efforts.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 1+ year of related experience and familiarity with Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, and data-mapping practices.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree and 1+ year of experience in technical writing, documentation governance, translation of complex information for technical and non-technical audiences, and/or knowledge-transfer support.

Responsibilities

• 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 for 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.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation governance

Translation

Knowledge transfer

Data mapping

System documentation

Operational procedures

Test documentation

Release documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Jira

Job description

Job Family: Management Consulting

Travel Required: None

Clearance Required: Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What 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 degree ONE (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

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays


• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus


• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Basic Life & Supplemental Life


• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• Student Loan PayDown Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities


• Skills Development & Certifications


• Employee Referral Program


• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach


• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program


• Mobility Stipend

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse 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.

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.

Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future.

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