Technical Writer

Intelligent Waves; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligent Waves is seeking a Technical Writer to support mission-critical government efforts in the National Capital Region. This hybrid role requires creating clear and structured documentation for various platforms. The ideal candidate must possess extensive experience in technical writing and the ability to convert complex data into understandable narratives. The position allows for flexibility with 80% remote work, appealing benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Medical Benefits

Dental and Vision Coverage

Paid PTO

Life & Disability Packages

Technical Training

Tuition Bonuses

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience writing executive-level briefing materials.
• 10+ years of experience working with cybersecurity information.
• 10+ years serving as the authoritative voice for grammar and English usage.

Responsibilities

• Writes operational, maintenance, and engineering documents.
• Researches and publishes documentation for technical reports.
• Interfaces with technology and collaborates with subject matter experts.

Skills

Technical Writing

Research

Data Translation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology or Communication

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Overview

Intelligent Waves is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented

Overview

Intelligent Waves is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to support mission-critical efforts for a government customer in the National Capital Region (NCR). This role involves creating clear, accurate, and well-structured documentation—including operational procedures, instructional content, engineering processes, and technical specifications—for print, digital, and web-based platforms. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to gather and translate complex technical data into user-friendly written narratives.

Intelligent Waves delivers mission-focused multi-domain operational expertise and innovation to the Government through high-impact technology solutions in cybersecurity, data science, enterprise network & systems engineering, software development, and cognitive human performance.

ALWAYS READY. ANYTIME. ANYWHERE. ANY DOMAIN.

Since 2006, we have proudly served federal agencies including the Department of Defense. Our ability to operate globally in a wide range of environments coupled with our deep understanding of customer needs and requirements enables us to provide cost-effective solutions to support the most complex missions.

Location: This Hybrid Technical Writer position is based in National Capital Region (NCR). 80% remote with 1 day per week onsite.

Travel: N/A

Security Clearance: The Technical Writer must be a United States citizen and be able to obtain and hold a Public Trust.

Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

Responsibilities

• Writes operational, instructional, maintenance, engineering processes, and/or specifications for paper, multimedia, or web-based publications in accordance with corporate style guides and quality assurance standards.
• Researches, analyzes, designs, develops, writes, edits, and publishes documentation for technical reports, products, training, and services.
• Gathers and converts data into a written narrative.
• Conducts and/or assists in documentation planning, including preparing plans, defining the audience, performing task analysis, recommending deliverable formats, and establishing project schedules.
• Interfaces with technology and demonstrates the ability to write clearly, show ideas graphically, solve problems patiently, and interact with subject matter experts (SMEs), program leadership, clients, and peers.
• Conducts tests and solicits feedback to ensure clarity, completeness, technical accuracy, and quality of produced documents.
• Coordinates entire projects and manages workflow and teams.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience writing executive-level briefing materials
• 10+ years of experience working with cybersecurity information
• 10+ years serving as the authoritative voice for grammar, punctuation, and English usage, with a focus on producing clear, direct, and professional prose
• Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology or Communication-related field
• Master's Degree or PHD will lower requirement by 2 and 4 respectively **
  
  

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has remained committed to providing quality engineering, operations, and intelligence solutions to our clients and it all starts with YOU.

Intelligent Waves provides a great and generous benefits package to include medical, dental and vision, paid PTO, life & disability packages. We also invest in our employees' futures by contributing with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much, much more.

Clearance Statement

Applicants selected for this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance. For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

EEO Statement

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, IW is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates and current employees. As part of this commitment, IW will ensure that those in need are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

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