Technical Writer II

Agile Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agile Defense is looking for a Technical Writer II at Redstone Arsenal, AL, to create and maintain essential IT documentation for the Department of Defense. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams to translate complex specifications into clear documentation and ensuring compliance with DoD standards.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree, 3–5 years of technical writing experience, and strong proficiency in tools like MS Office and Confluence. Experience with federal contracts and technical documents is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional technical writing experience.
• At least 1 year supporting a DoD or federal IT contract.
• Prior experience creating Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables is strictly required.

Responsibilities

• Author, revise, and maintain comprehensive IT system documentation.
• Develop and manage recurring contract deliverables such as Monthly Status Reports.
• Interface directly with Systems Engineers and Software Developers to produce standardized documentation.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite

Advanced proficiency in Adobe Acrobat

Experience with content management systems (e.g., Confluence, Jira)

Understanding of general IT infrastructure

Familiarity with cybersecurity terminology

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Communications, Information Technology, or a related field

Tools

Atlassian Confluence

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Writer II – Government Site/Redstone Arsenal, AL – Secret Clearance required.

Role Overview

The Technical Writer II is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining mission‑critical IT documentation and contract deliverables in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of War (DoW) enterprise systems. This role involves translating complex technical specifications into clear, concise, and compliant documentation for both technical engineering teams and non‑technical stakeholders, as well as managing recurring reporting requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Documentation Creation
  • Author, revise, and maintain comprehensive IT system documentation, including SOPs, user manuals, API documentation, and system architecture guides.
  • Develop, format, and manage recurring contract deliverables such as Monthly Status Reports, technical White Papers, and performance dashboards.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration
  • Interface directly with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity teams to extract and synthesize technical details into standardized documentation.
• Compliance & Standardization
  • Ensure all technical documentation and deliverables adhere to DoD guidelines, RMF documentation standards, and contract‑specific style guides.
• Quality Assurance
  • Conduct rigorous peer reviews, copyediting, and formatting checks on documents produced by other team members.
• Artifact Management
  • Manage document version control and repositories within DoD‑approved systems such as Atlassian Confluence and SharePoint.
• Work closely with engineers, product developers, and subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy and relevance of content.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Communications, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent work experience may substitute education.

• Minimum 3–5 years of professional technical writing experience, including at least 1 year supporting a DoD or federal IT contract. Prior experience creating Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables (MSR, white papers, dashboards) is strictly required.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems (e.g., Confluence, Jira).
• Demonstrated understanding of general IT infrastructure, cloud computing concepts, and basic cybersecurity terminology.

Preferred Skills

• CompTIA Security+ or Certified Technical Professional (CTP) certification.
• Experience with Markdown, HTML/CSS, or generating documentation from code repositories (e.g., GitHub/GitLab).
• Familiarity with DoDAF, ITIL v4 processes, and DoD Records Management tenets.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Exceptional teamwork capabilities and the ability to innovate in a highly fluid, fast‑paced environment.

Working Conditions

Working in the Customer environment with other Contractor personnel from various companies to provide excellent service delivery.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities