Technical Writer/ Project Analyst - VA EHRM

Emerging Tech, LLC; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerging Tech is seeking a Technical Writer / Project Analyst – Journeyman to support the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. The role blends technical documentation with project coordination and reporting for teams in a complex healthcare IT environment.

The ideal candidate will translate technical information into clear docs while helping project teams stay on track, with strong organizational skills and experience in coordinating SMEs and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Technology, Business or Healthcare IT.
• 3–5+ years of experience in technical writing, project coordination, or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication with professional technical documentation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, and project tools such as MS Project or Jira.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex project environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, process documentation, and project deliverables.
• Work with technical teams, SMEs, project managers, and leadership to gather and validate information.
• Coordinate meetings, agendas, capture detailed notes, and track action items through completion.
• Track project deliverables, schedules, risks, issues, and assigned tasks.
• Prepare and update status reports, presentations, briefings, and other project materials.
• Maintain project documentation and repositories, including SharePoint, ensuring information is organized and current.
• Support project intake, task tracking, reporting, and responses to program leadership or external inquiries.
• Document EHR systems, workflows, interfaces, integrations, technical processes, and implementation activities.
• Research and consolidate technical information into clear, accurate, professional documentation.

Skills

Technical Writing

Project Coordination

Project Analysis

SOP Development

SharePoint

MS Project

Jira

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Technology, Business, Healthcare IT, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

MS Teams

Jira

Job description

Project Analyst – Journeyman

VA EHRM | Oracle Health / Cerner
Washington, DC | Hybrid | Full-Time

About the Role

Emerging Tech is seeking a Technical Writer / Project Analyst – Journeyman to support the VA Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM) program. This role combines technical documentation, project coordination, reporting, and administrative support for teams working within complex healthcare IT environments.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to translate technical information into clear documentation while helping project teams stay on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, process documentation, and project deliverables.
• Work with technical teams, SMEs, project managers, and leadership to gather and validate information.
• Coordinate meetings, develop agendas, capture detailed notes, and track action items through completion.
• Track project deliverables, schedules, risks, issues, and assigned tasks.
• Prepare and update status reports, presentations, briefings, and other project materials.
• Maintain project documentation and repositories, including SharePoint, ensuring information is organized and current.
• Support project intake, task tracking, reporting, and responses to program leadership or external inquiries.
• Document EHR systems, workflows, interfaces, integrations, technical processes, and implementation activities.
• Research and consolidate technical information into clear, accurate, professional documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Technology, Business, Healthcare IT, or related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience in technical writing, project coordination, project analysis, or a similar role.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including professional technical documentation and meeting note-taking.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, MS Teams, and project management tools such as MS Project or Jira.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Experience working with technical SMEs and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a complex project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting VA EHRM, Oracle Health, or Cerner.
• Federal or healthcare IT experience.
• Experience with EHR systems, healthcare workflows, interfaces, or integrations.
• Familiarity with RAID tracking, SDLC, Agile/Scrum, or systems engineering methodologies.
• CAPM or similar project management certification.
• Experience with Confluence, ServiceNow, Visio, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility requirements.

Core Skills

Technical Writing | Project Coordination | Project Documentation | Oracle Health / Cerner | VA EHRM | SharePoint | MS Project | Jira | RAID Tracking | Meeting Coordination | Status Reporting | SME Coordination | SOP Development | Technical Documentation | Data Analysis

Position Details

Location: Washington, DC | Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Program: VA EHRM
Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain a VA Public Trust, if required by the program

About Emerging Tech

Emerging Tech is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), 8(a), and HUBZone-certified federal contractor specializing in healthcare IT, cybersecurity, systems engineering, cloud infrastructure, and digital modernization.

We support mission-critical federal programs focused on healthcare IT, EHR modernization, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and digital transformation.