Technical Writer

CACI; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 71,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Technical Writer to produce clear, concise documentation across user manuals, guides, white papers, design specifications, and online help. You will gather information from subject matter experts, interview engineers, and translate complex technical material into accessible content.

Qualified applicants have a Bachelor’s in CS/IT or related field, 5+ years of relevant experience, strong writing and research skills, and familiarity with HTML/XML; TS/SCI with Poly is required to

Qualifications

• 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 concepts
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools e.g., MadCap Flare, FrameMaker
• Familiarity with markup languages (HTML, XML)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• TS/SCI w/Poly

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PMs, leads, SMEs, engineers, and developers to gather technical details
• Conduct independent research on industry standards and product specifications
• Create user manuals, instruction guides, FAQs, whitepapers, design specifications, and technical reports
• Organize content to follow customer templates and program needs
• Develop templates and documentation frameworks for consistency
• Document management and version control using Confluence, SharePoint, and other tools
• Adapt writing style and complexity for target audiences
• Ensure compliance with standards and requirements
• Coordinate with product managers, developers, QA, and support teams to align docs with product updates

Skills

Technical writing

Research

Content creation

MS Office

Documentation tools

HTML/XML familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology

Tools

MadCap Flare

Adobe FrameMaker

HTML

XML

SharePoint/Confluence

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: Continental US

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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:

• 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.
• TS/SCI w/Poly

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

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 anEqualOpportunity 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 otherprotectedcharacteristic.