Technical Writer

Dine Development Corporation; Washington (Washington County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Life and disability coverage

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Din Development Corporation in Washington, DC is seeking a Technical Writer to create and update a full range of technical documentation, including user guides, system specifications, and security documents. You will manage the SharePoint repository and ensure SDLC documentation is current, producing up to 100 documents per year to meet contract needs.

This position requires a BS/BA, at least 4 years of related experience, and U.S. citizenship with Public Trust / High-Risk IT clearance.

Qualifications

• BS/BA (or equivalent) required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint; experience with SDLC/eSDLC documentation, structured writing, and technical editing.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documents and packages — reports, user manuals, SOPs, system configuration guides, briefings, and security assessment reports.
• Develop outlines and drafts for review by technical specialists and management, ensuring documents meet requirements and regulations.
• Research and gather technical information from source materials, staff, and existing documentation.
• Coordinate and perform document formatting; revise and edit text and recommend changes to conformance to standards.
• Maintain the project document repository in SharePoint and ensure SDLC documentation is created and maintained continuously.
• Route deliverables through approval workflow and incorporate stakeholder feedback; respond within ten business days.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

SharePoint

SDLC/eSDLC

Technical editing

Education

BS/BA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Washington, DC

Position Type: Full time

Req ID: JR100279

Description:

We are seeking a Technical Writer responsible for creating and updating the full range of technical documentation, including functional descriptions, system specifications, requirements documents, user guides, technical diagrams, interface control documents, and system security documents. Maintains the project document repository in SharePoint and ensures SDLC documentation is produced and kept current, producing up to 100 documents or document packages per year to meet contract requirements.

*This position is contingent upon contract award.*

Responsibilities:

• Write and edit technical documents and packages — reports, user manuals, standard operating procedures, system configuration guides, briefings, and security assessment reports.
• Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and management, ensuring documents meet applicable requirements and regulations.
• Research and gather technical and background information from source materials, staff, and existing documentation.
• Coordinate and perform document formatting; revise and edit text and recommend changes to scope, format, and content for conformance to standards.
• Maintain the project document repository in SharePoint and ensure SDLC documentation is created and maintained continuously.
• Route deliverables through the formal approval workflow and incorporate stakeholder feedback; be available within ten business days of task assignment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: Minimum 4 years of experience in a related field.
• Education Level: BS/BA (or equivalent).
• Clearance Requirements: Public Trust / High-Risk IT (minimum adjudicated NACI); U.S. citizenship required.
• Certification Requirements: Relevant industry certifications preferred; none required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and SharePoint; experience with SDLC/eSDLC documentation, structured writing, and technical editing.

Salary Range: $65,000 to $90,000

The compensation range listed for this position represents the good faith salary range Din Development Corporation (DDC) and its subsidiaries reasonably expect to pay for the role, in accordance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the position's responsibilities, the candidate's education, experience, skills, internal equity, market considerations, and any applicable collective bargaining agreements or legal requirements.

About Us

Din Development Corporation (DDC) is a Navajo Nationowned family of companies that provides government agencies and commercial organizations with high-quality IT, professional, environmental, and research and development services. DDC is dedicated to empowering the Navajo Nation and the communities we serve.

Benefits

Eligible full-time employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, retirement savings with company match, and paid time off. Additional benefits include voluntary supplemental benefits, access to an employee assistance program, and educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity & Compliance Statement

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation, or any other basis prohibited by law.

We participate in E-Verify.

DDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Recruiting for assistance [e-mail]

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