Top-Secret Cleared Technical Writer for Govt Tech Docs

Amentum

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 145,000 - 155,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Top-Secret cleared Technical Writer to join our Washington, DC team. You will develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, user guides, and executive communications to support modernization initiatives.

You will translate complex IT concepts for diverse audiences, coordinate with SMEs and government managers, and ensure all materials follow our style guide and documentation standards.

Qualifications

  • Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
  • 7+ years of relevant writing experience in a cleared environment or equivalent.
  • Experience developing, editing, and producing technical and graphical documentation for IT systems (SDDs).
  • Experience creating training materials and working with government management.

Responsibilities

  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable information for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Support creation of technical strategies, executive briefings, and roadmaps.
  • Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content.
  • Collaborate with SMEs to develop manuals, specs, and process documentation.
  • Ensure documentation aligns with the organization's style guide.

Skills

Technical writing
Clearance coordination
Information gathering
Editing and formatting

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Style guides
Documentation tools

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Top-Secret cleared Technical Writer to join our Washington, DC team. You will develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, user guides, and executive communications to support modernization initiatives.

You will translate complex IT concepts for diverse audiences, coordinate with SMEs and government managers, and ensure all materials follow our style guide and documentation standards.

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