Technical Writer

Nightwing; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k

Job summary

Nightwing is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop and maintain comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for the unified AMS/FIPE solution. You will collaborate with development teams, SMEs, and users to ensure accurate, accessible content for varying technical levels.

This role requires 10+ years of experience, a Bachelor's in a relevant field, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Location options include NCR or San Antonio, TX, with responsibilities spanning guides, training materials,

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of technical writing experience
• Experience documenting complex software systems
• Experience writing documentation in classified environments
• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user guides, installation instructions, and integration guides
• Develop training materials with clear examples and illustrations
• Write and update release notes for each deployment
• Create troubleshooting documentation and FAQs
• Develop in-program tutorials for complex concepts
• Coordinate documentation reviews with independent reviewers
• Maintain documentation in Government-approved repositories
• Apply appropriate classification and distribution markings
• Support knowledge transfer and transition activities
• Ensure documentation meets 508 compliance requirements

Skills

Technical writing

Audience awareness

Communication

Translate for non-technical users

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or related field

Tools

Confluence

Markdown

Job description

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Experience Level: Senior (Level 3) - Minimum 10 years experience

Clearance Required: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: National Capital Region (NCR) or San Antonio, TX

The Senior Technical Writer develops and maintains comprehensive, user-friendly documentation for the unified AMS/FIPE solution. This position creates documentation tailored for users with varying technical knowledge levels, ensuring operators can effectively utilize system capabilities. The writer works closely with development teams, SMEs, and users to produce accurate, accessible documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain user guides, installation instructions, and integration guides
• Develop training materials with clear examples and illustrations
• Write and update release notes for each deployment
• Create troubleshooting documentation and FAQs
• Develop in-program tutorials for complex concepts
• Coordinate documentation reviews with independent reviewers
• Maintain documentation in Government-approved repositories
• Apply appropriate classification and distribution markings
• Support knowledge transfer and transition activities
• Ensure documentation meets 508 compliance requirements

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of technical writing experience
• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or related field (or equivalent)
• Experience documenting complex software systems
• Proficiency with documentation tools (Confluence, Markdown, etc.)
• Strong understanding of software development processes
• Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience writing documentation in classified environments
• Knowledge of style guides and documentation standards
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be U.S. citizen

Salary & Benefits

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

• Medical insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• 401k plan
• PTO
• Holidays
• Additional insurances

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.