Sr. Technical Writer (TS/SCI)--- Gaithersburg, MD

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical Communication or 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or 8-12+ years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of professional technical writing experience, preferably supporting complex technology, software, systems engineering, defense, or intelligence programs.
• Experience documenting complex software, systems, cloud, or DevSecOps environments.
• Experience creating system documentation, architecture documents, SOPs, user guides, and release documentation.
• Hands-on experience with Confluence and Jira or similar tools.
• Ability to work directly with engineers and independently understand complex technical systems.
• Demonstrated ability to understand and document complex technical systems and concepts.
• Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and information-organization skills.
• Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and quickly develop subject-matter proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical accuracy.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with documentation tools and content-development workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the confidence to interview technical experts and ask thoughtful questions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting an Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, or other federal customers.
• Experience working in a classified environment.
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator.
• Familiarity with software development, cloud technologies, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data systems, or systems engineering.
• Experience with Markdown, XML, DITA, Git or similar documentation/content-management tools.
• Experience in creating documentation for Agile or DevSecOps development teams.