Technical Writer, Technical Documentation Lead

Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT)

. Develop, revise, and manage technical engineering deliverables, including technical reference manuals, operational guidelines/SOPs, system diagrams, proposal and business development materials, engineering reports, ICDs, SDDs, test procedures, and procedural workflows .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $114,000 - $231,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and managing technical documentation, including technical reference manuals and governance documents, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in coordinating engineering documentation workflows and utilizing version control practices to enhance documentation quality and usability.

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Technical Documentation DevelopmentSystems Engineering V-ModelSoftware Development Life Cycle (SDLC)Jira and Confluence ProficiencyTechnical Writing and Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Technical DocumentationGovernance DocumentationRequirements TraceabilityVersion Control PracticesPlans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs)Configuration Management PracticesMBSE MethodologiesAdobe IllustratorVisio

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsTime ManagementInterpersonal SkillsCollaboration SkillsAbility to Tailor Documentation

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceGitGitLabMS Project

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Systems Engineering CertificationProgram Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Technical Reference ManualsOperational GuidelinesSOPsEngineering ReportsRegulatory ComplianceTechnical CommunicationEngineering Documentation WorkflowsDocumentation AuditSecret U.S. Security ClearanceSTEM Field

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, revise, and manage technical engineering deliverables, including technical reference manuals, operational guidelines/SOPs, system diagrams, proposal and business development materials, engineering reports, ICDs, SDDs, test procedures, and procedural workflows
Maintain and update technical baseline documentation, including CMP, SEMP, SOW, PMP, QASP, and IDT policy documentation
Collaborate with engineers, program managers, project leads, and subject matter experts to translate technical data and MBSE artifacts into structured documentation
Ensure technical references and governance documentation comply with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and established standards
Audit documentation for completeness, accuracy, and relevance
Create and manage POA&Ms and other project documentation
Coordinate engineering documentation workflows and align documentation sprints with software/system release schedules
Maintain documentation trackers such as Jira and Confluence
Organize documentation repositories and implement version control practices using tools such as Git, GitLab, or Confluence
Track revisions, requirements traceability, and reference sources
Identify and address documentation and governance process gaps to improve quality and usability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Technical Communication (with a technical focus) or a related STEM/technical field or equivalent full-time professional experience
5 years of directly relevant experience
Demonstrated experience developing technical documentation such as technical reference manuals, ICDs, SOW, SEMP, CMP, or similar governance documents
Extensive knowledge of writing standards and regulatory compliance practices
Strong understanding of the Systems Engineering V-model and the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Extensive knowledge of writing Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including training guides, PMP, QASP, and test plans
Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, Git/GitLab, or equivalent version control and issue tracking tools
Familiarity with MS Project and developing Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
Superior technical writing and communication skills
Ability to comprehend complex technical system architectures and translate them into structured, accessible formats
Ability to tailor documentation to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong organizational and time management capabilities
Ability to coordinate engineering project documentation timelines and track milestones
Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills
Ability to travel approximately 10%
Ability to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Visio, or other design/modeling tools is a differentiator
Working knowledge of MBSE methodologies or tools such as Cameo or Enterprise Architect is a differentiator
Working knowledge of configuration management practices is a differentiator
Professional Systems Engineering or Program Management certifications are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Generous benefits package
Competitive PTO
Paid holidays
401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
Professional Development Resources
Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
Organization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events
Annual Employee Recognition Awards
Regular Social Events and Catered Lunches