Technical Writer (Federal Agency)

Aalis Management Consulting, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate technical and procedural documentation supporting a federal IT organization.

The position combines on-site work in Southwest Washington, DC with a flexible hybrid schedule, requiring collaboration with subject-matter experts, project managers, and government stakeholders to deliver manuals, user guides, and training materials that meet security and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical-writing and/or desktop-publishing experience.
• Experience developing technical manuals, guides, training or procedural documentation.
• Excellent editing, organization, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative document environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update manuals, standard operating procedures, user guides, training materials, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Interview subject-matter experts and translate technical information into clear customer-ready content.
• Maintain document consistency, version control, formatting and quality.
• Support document review, routing, approval and sign-off workflows.
• Coordinate with project managers, analysts, technical staff and Government stakeholders to keep documentation current.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SharePoint / Microsoft 365

Job description

Aalis Management Consulting is an 8(a) certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), driven by the same principles that guide our armed forces. Founded by a US Army veteran, we take pride in our core values: excellence in reputation, commitment, candor, teamwork, and dependability. Our team delivers stakeholder-focused support in Acquisition & Procurement Support (IT Financial Management, Program Management, and Logistics & Supply Chain Support. Visit us at www.aalismc.com

Title: Technical Writer
Client: Federal Agency
Location: Hybrid - Washington, D.C.
Clearance: Public Trust
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; the applicant must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
Number of Position(s): 1
Work Schedule: 8 am – 5 pm

Position Summary

Aalis Management Consulting is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, revise, and maintain clear, accurate technical and procedural documentation supporting a federal IT organization.

Work Arrangement

The position is expected to be onsite in Southwest Washington, DC for the first two months of performance. Thereafter, the anticipated schedule is at least two onsite days per week with up to three telework days, subject to Government direction. USCP may require up to five onsite days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and update manuals, standard operating procedures, user guides, training materials, reports, and other technical documentation.
• Interview subject-matter experts and translate technical/process information into clear customer-ready content.
• Maintain document consistency, version control, formatting and quality.
• Support document review, routing, approval and sign-off workflows.
• Create or refine process descriptions, instructions, presentations, and related desktop-publishing products.
• Coordinate with project managers, analysts, technical staff and Government stakeholders to keep documentation current.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of technical-writing and/or desktop-publishing experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing technical manuals, guides, training or procedural documentation.
• Excellent editing, organization, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collaborative document environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• SharePoint/Microsoft 365 experience.
• Experience documenting project-management, financial-management, or IT operational processes.

Employment Note

This position is contingent upon contract award and final Government approval/requirements. Compensation within the posted range will depend on relevant experience, education, certifications, and contractual considerations.

Aalis Management Consulting is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.