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TECHNICAL WRITER with Security Clearance

Blue Obsidian SolutionsTampa, FL🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your technical writing expertise within a reputable company, contributing to impactful client services while enjoying flexibility. You'll thrive here if you possess a knack for simplifying complex information and a passion for creating user-centric documentation, making this a great next step in your career.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Tampa, FL, United States
Posted
1 month ago
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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced technical writer to join our team and elevate our client-focused services. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a relevant technical field, such as software development, computer science, or engineering.

Responsibilities

  • Create thorough documentation that aligns with organizational standards.
  • Acquire a deep understanding of products and services, simplifying complex information into clear, engaging, and polished content.
  • Craft user-centric content that addresses the needs of the target audience, transforming insights into accessible language for user success.
  • Build and manage a detailed reference database, incorporating research, usability tests, and design specifications.
  • Assess existing content and devise innovative strategies for enhancement.
  • Conduct research, outline, write, and edit content in collaboration with various departments to understand project needs.
  • Collect information from subject-matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
  • Partner with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise and edit content, and find optimal solutions for data organization and centralized storage.
  • Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that comply with organizational and legal standards, ensuring smooth data migration.
  • Develop content in various media formats for enhanced usability, maintaining a consistent tone across all documentation.

Required Skills/Qualifications/Duty Experience Essential

  • At least two years of experience as a proficient technical writer.
  • Demonstrated ability to rapidly learn and comprehend complex subject matter.
  • Experience writing documentation and procedure manuals tailored to diverse audiences.
  • Excellent written communication skills with a strong attention to detail.
  • Proven experience collaborating with engineers to enhance user experience (e.g., design, UI), refine content, and create visuals and diagrams for technical support materials.
  • Capable of managing multiple projects concurrently.
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or relevant technical field Preferred:
  • Firm understanding of SDLC (systems development lifecycle)
  • Previous experience in software development
  • Professional certification (ex: Society for Technical Communication)
  • Experience in using XML tools to create documentation Security Requirements
  • Must possess and maintain a TS/SCI clearance at time of hire Education/Certification Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in journalism, communications, or relevant technical field Travel:
  • Ability to travel as needed, estimate less than 25%

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications
  • Flexible work environment with hybrid or remote options
  • A supportive, innovative, and growth-oriented culture How to Apply: If you are passionate about building and maintaining reliable systems and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and enthusiasm for the role to .

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