TS/SCI Cleared Technical Writer

Jobtailor; Maryland; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to create and maintain technical documents for software, hardware, and systems. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership to produce clear, graphics-enabled materials for internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities include authoring installation and configuration guides, user manuals, and code documentation, while ensuring accuracy and consistency across publications.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.
• Two years of experience as Technical Writer in programs/contracts of similar scope.
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline or two years of additional TW experience may substitute for the degree.
• Tasks include working with customer senior leadership to prepare and review documents with graphics for distribution.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Writes and edits technical documentation for all hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation.
• Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides; documents data definitions and data flows; formats technical publications from pamphlets, drawings, and consultations with technical personnel.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Leadership collaboration

Graphics for docs

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to create and maintain technical documents for software, hardware, and systems. The role involves collaborating with senior leadership to produce clear, graphics-enabled materials for internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities include authoring installation and configuration guides, user manuals, and code documentation, while ensuring accuracy and consistency across publications.