Technical Writer II

Quevera; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid medical coverage

Education, training, and certification

Job summary

Quevera seeks a Technical Writer II with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Ft. Meade, Maryland.

You will craft, review, and maintain documentation across software, systems engineering, and operations, collaborating with engineers and SMEs to deliver clear, actionable materials. You will develop installation guides, user manuals, and technical references, ensuring accuracy, currency, and accessibility.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
• Six or more years of Technical Writer experience on programs of similar scope.
• Degree in a technical field from an accredited college or university.
• Four additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation for software, systems engineering, and operations.
• Develop installation guides, configuration docs, user guides, and technical reference materials.
• Create and edit docs for hardware and software systems across development lifecycle.
• Publish software documentation and procedures for enterprise capabilities.
• Develop data definitions and data flow documentation for technical systems.
• Coordinate layout, organization, and publishing of technical publications.
• Gather information from engineers and SMEs, ensuring clarity for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Research technical topics and structure information into accessible docs.
• Maintain internal documentation libraries and support training materials.
• Collaborate with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Four additional years of Technical Writer experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Captivate

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Job Description

Quevera is seeking a Technical Writer II with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Ft. Meade, Maryland. In this role, you will work alongside software engineers, system administrators, and technical subject matter experts to develop and maintain high-quality documentation supporting enterprise software, systems engineering, and operational capabilities.

As a Technical Writer II, you will create, review, and maintain technical documentation throughout the system lifecycle, including installation guides, configuration documentation, operational procedures, user manuals, and software documentation. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports mission success while ensuring documentation remains current, organized, and accessible.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation supporting software engineering, systems engineering, system operations, testing, and end-user documentation.
• Develop and maintain installation guides, configuration documentation, user guides, operational manuals, and technical reference materials.
• Create and edit documentation for project hardware and software systems throughout the development lifecycle.
• Produce software documentation, procedures, implementation guides, and end-user documentation supporting enterprise capabilities.
• Develop field definitions, data definitions, and data flow documentation for technical systems.
• Format and publish technical documentation using appropriate documentation standards and tools.
• Gather technical information from engineers, developers, subject matter experts, engineering documentation, and other technical resources.
• Research complex technical topics and organize information into documentation that is accurate, concise, and easily understood by technical and non-technical audiences.
• Coordinate the layout and organization of technical publications, operational documentation, user guides, and manuals.
• Maintain and organize internal documentation libraries to ensure technical documentation remains current and accessible.
• Collaborate with development teams to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Assist in providing training to users utilizing developed technical documentation and instructional materials.
• Prepare technical reports, responses, briefings, and documentation for a variety of audiences.

Minimum Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
  • Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation for software, systems engineering, or operational environments.
• Experience working with software developers, engineers, and technical subject matter experts to gather and document technical information.
• Strong technical writing, editing, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
• Experience creating user guides, operational documentation, technical manuals, installation guides, and software documentation.

Desired Skills

• Experience using documentation and presentation tools such as Adobe Captivate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Visio.
• Experience maintaining technical documentation libraries and documentation repositories.
• Experience developing training materials and end-user documentation.
• Experience documenting software systems, engineering processes, and operational procedures.
• Experience creating technical reports, responses, and presentations for multiple audiences.
• Ability to research technical subject matter and synthesize information from multiple engineering sources into clear, well-organized documentation.

Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
• Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
• Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
• Up to 6% 401(k) match
• Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.