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Technical Writer III with Security Clearance

InvictusAlexandria, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 23, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid Technical Writer III role offers the chance to contribute to significant enterprise IT projects while leveraging your expertise in document creation and collaboration within a reputable organization. You'll thrive here if you possess strong writing and editing skills, can effectively work with technical subject matter experts, and are adept at managing complex documentation in a deadline-driven environment. Apply to grow your career in a dynamic setting with excellent opportunities for skill development.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Alexandria, VA, United States
Posted
2 days ago
Microsoft Office

Job Description

Title: Technical Writer III Location: Alexandria, VA; Colorado Springs, CO Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph Job Details:

  • Provide technical writing support to a large enterprise IT contract
  • Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation
  • Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation
  • Create code documentation for software, produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities, provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation and format technical drawings
  • Collaborate with technical SME's, architects and cross-functional teams in deadline-driven environments
  • Ensure style, formatting, and terminology align with agency standards, style guides, and specialized vocabulary relevant to the subject matter
  • Write and edit executive level briefing notes
  • Demonstrate the ability to strongly collaborate and work independently, with proven ability to thrive in team environment
  • While excelling in solo tasks, demonstrate flexibility to seamlessly switch between collaborative projects and autonomous responsibilities Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to the position; an additional four (4) years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience in addition to education level
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word (styles, cross-references, formatting, document integration, and complex document management) Visio, Adobe Acrobat PDF creation, and file manipulation
  • Experience working in a DoD or IC environment desired
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled

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