IT Technical Writer

Booz Allen Hamilton

. Develop and maintain documentation for deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions, and contract deliverables .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $69,400 - $158,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and maintaining technical documentation, including user guides, manuals, and operational procedures, while collaborating effectively with technical teams. Holds an active TS/SCI clearance and possesses the ability to prepare reports and briefings for diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical Documentation DevelopmentMicrosoft WordActive TS/SCI ClearanceDoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationExperience Supporting IC Clients

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingDocument Configuration ManagementGrammar KnowledgeTechnical CopywritingOperations Documentation Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationDeadline ManagementCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Visio

Certifications & Qualifications

DoD 8570 IAT Level II CertificationSecurity+ CECCNA-SecurityGSECSSCPCySA+GICSPCND Certification

Industry Keywords

Cybersecurity TerminologyIntelligence Community (IC)Technical EngineersTechnical Architects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain documentation for deployment diagrams, standard operating procedures, manuals, instructions, and contract deliverables
Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation
Format technical publications using technical drawings, consultations with technical personnel, and other available resources
Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
Gather technical information and prepare written text
Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for a wide range of audiences
Maintain a current internal documentation library
Collaborate with technical engineers, architects, and IC clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience as a technical author or editor of technical or scientific information
Knowledge of grammar, formatting, and document configuration management
Knowledge of basic concepts and writing technical copy for various types of documents
Ability to prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications
Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text
Ability to use Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
Associate’s degree and 5+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Master’s degree and 1+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification within 6 months of hire date
Experience supporting IC clients
Experience interacting with technical engineers and architects
Knowledge of cybersecurity terminology
Ability to prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
Ability to handle deadlines
Ability to maintain a current internal documentation library
TS/SCI clearance is required
Qualified applicants must meet applicable work authorization and nondiscrimination requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health benefits
Life insurance
Disability benefits
Financial benefits
Retirement benefits
Paid leave
Professional development
Tuition assistance
Work-life programs
Dependent care
Recognition awards program
Identity verification and fraud-protection process