Technical Writer/Editor - Senior

Amentum; Washington; On-site; USD 148,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a seasoned Technical Writer/Editor in Washington, DC to translate complex analytics into clear documentation across on‑prem and cloud environments.

You will develop user guides, executive communications, and implementation materials while maintaining style guides and information architecture under a TS clearance. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday onsite with fleks to reach 80 hours in two weeks.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in technical/documentation roles.
• Experience writing and editing technical content for information technology systems.
• Experience with government management or DoD-style environments is a plus.
• Develop and maintain documentation templates and style guides.
• Translate complex technical concepts for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content with cross-department input.
• Gather information from SMEs to develop manuals, specs, and process docs.
• Identify documentation repositories, revise and centralize data.
• Create and maintain information architecture templates that enforce standards and facilitate data migration.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability with a cohesive voice across docs.
• Ensure documents follow the organization’s style guide and update it as needed.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet stakeholder needs.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Information architecture

Stakeholder collaboration

Content development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Social Science, Psychology or related field

Job description

Amentum is searching for a Top-Secret clearedTechnical Writer/Editorto join our team in Washington, DC. You will be working in an organization that’s mission is to accelerate operations through data and new analytical insights. The entire sectionleveragesagile and works to provide enhanced reporting and global searching capabilities tofacilitatetask management, cross-utilization, and address national intelligence priorities while protecting confidential data and sources.

The Technical Writer/Editor serves as a strategic communications and documentation expert within a team responsible for delivering complex data analytics solutions and enterprise applications across on-premises and cloud environments. The incumbent will develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, user guides, implementation materials, and executive-level communications to support application modernization efforts and technology initiatives.

Working in partnership with engineering teams, program stakeholders, and executive leadership, the Technical Writer/Editor will translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for both technical and non-technical audiences. The role also supports the creation of technical strategies, executive briefings, and technology roadmaps that drive informed decision-making and advance organizational goals.

Work Schedule:

Typically, Monday through Friday 8-hour days onsite. Flexibility within a 2-week pay period to reach 80 hours.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Responsible for researching, outlining, writing, and editing new and existing content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
• Independently gathers information from subject matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Works with development and support leads with identifying all documentation repositories, revising, editing, and determining the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage.
• Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards, and allow for easy data migration.
• Develops content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation.
• Ensure that documents follow the style laid out in the organization’s style guide. May also be responsible for maintaining the style guide.
• Suggest revisions to the style guide as appropriate.

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• 7 years of experience collectively with the following:
  • Developing, editing, and producing technical and graphical documentation for information technology systems, to include SDDs
  • Experience working directly with government management to create training materials
  • Experience coordinating communications between various teams supporting applications user community
  • Planning the structure and organization of technical documentation to ensure it is logical, intuitive, and user-friendly
  • Creating outlines, templates, and style guides to maintain consistency and coherence across documentation sets
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including developers, designers, product managers, and quality assurance engineers, to ensure that documentation meets the needs of all stakeholders
  • Documented and demonstrated experience with troubleshooting and problem solving
  • Documented and demonstrated experience as an individual consultant or a team lead

Security Clearance Required: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in English, Literature, Business, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Social Science, Psychology or other related analytical, scientific, or technical discipline. In absence of degree, additional years of experience may be substituted for educational requirements

Minimum Years of Experience: Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications: Experience supporting Agile software development teams using Scrum, SAFe, Kanban, or other Agile methodologies. Experience supporting Federal Government, Department of Defense (DoD), or other regulated environments. Knowledge of software development lifecycle (SDLC), DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines. Experience documenting technical roadmaps, modernization initiatives, cloud migration efforts, and enterprise architecture solutions. Experience supporting large-scale data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), or digital transformation programs.

Other Responsibilities:

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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Compensation Details:

US:$148,000 - $160,000

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

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