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Core One Verified 31h ago

Senior Technical Writer

McLean, VA On-site

$150,000–$175,000 a year
Pay$150,000–$175,000
TypeNot specified
Work settingOn-site
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About the role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Writer to develop, manage, and govern high-quality technical documentation across a complex, enterprise technology ecosystem. This role supports front-end, back-end, database, and security teams, ensuring all deliverables meet federal compliance (FedRAMP / RMF), audit readiness, and operational excellence standards.

What you'll bring

  • Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Technical Writing, English, IT or related field
  • 5+ years relevant experience OR Masters and 3+ years of relevant experience OR PhD and 3+ years relevant experience of technical writing experience in IT or cybersecurity environments
  • Proven ability to document Complex systems and architectures and APIs and data models
  • Strong understanding of Software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies
  • Tools & Technologies: Confluence, SharePoint, Markdown, DITA, Swagger / OpenAPI, Git, Visio, Lucidchart, Jira, Azure DevOps
  • Familiarity with FedRAMP, NIST RMF, ICD 503
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps environments
  • Knowledge of structured authoring frameworks (DITA)
  • The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer.
  • Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.
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