Technical Writer

CACI International Inc; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 70,800 - 148,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Comprehensive benefits package

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm located in Virginia is seeking a Technical Writer to produce clear and concise technical documentation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience, a strong background in writing and technical research, and proficiency with tools like MadCap Flare and Confluence. Responsibilities include creating user manuals, collaborating with engineers, and ensuring documentation meets industry standards. This role offers a competitive salary range of $70,800 - $148,600 and requires TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical information.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Manager and engineers to gather technical details.
• Create user manuals and technical reports.
• Maintain documentation consistency using developed templates.

Skills

Strong writing

Researching

Creating content

Microsoft Office Suite

Documentation tools (MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)

Markup languages (HTML, XML)

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience

Tools

Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity

Responsible for producing, writing clear, concise, and accurate technical and programmatic documentation to include user manuals, guides, white papers, design specifications, manuals, on-line help, contract deliverables, procedures, plans, and proposals. Gathers information, interviews subject matter experts, and conducts other research in order to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Manager, functional leads, subject matter experts, engineers, and developers to gather technical details
• Conduct independent research on industry standards and product specifications
• Create user manuals, instruction guides, FAQs, whitepapers, design specification, technical reports and the like
• Organize and structure content being able to follow both customer templates and program needs
• Develop templates and documentation frameworks to maintain consistency
• Document management and version control using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint and other online tools
• Adapt writing style and complexity based on the target audience
• Ensure compliance and standards adherence
• Work closely with product managers, developers, QA teams and support teams to align documentation with product updates

Qualifications

Required:

• TS/SCI w/Poly
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of related work experience
• Strong writing, researching, and creating content
• Ability to understand and explain complex technical
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)
• Familiarity with markup languages (e.g., HTML, XML)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Pay Range

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is

$70,800 - $148,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.