Senior Technical Writer

IT Coalition

. Create and maintain engineering documentation, system descriptions, design artifacts, and configuration records .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeHuntsville • Alabama • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and documentation development, with a strong focus on creating clear, audience-appropriate content while adhering to security and compliance standards. Proficient in utilizing documentation tools and managing version control across multiple repositories.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical WritingDocumentation DevelopmentCloud EnvironmentsTop Secret Security ClearanceConfluence

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Hard Skills

Technical WritingDocumentation DevelopmentContent ManagementVersion ControlEditingSOP DevelopmentUser Guide CreationOperational ProceduresCompliance DocumentationContent Translation

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizationAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

ConfluenceSharePointMarkdownAdobe SuiteMicrosoft Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsCloud EngineeringFederal Security ControlsAccreditation PackagesCompliance Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and maintain engineering documentation, system descriptions, design artifacts, and configuration records
Develop SOPs, user guides, operational procedures, runbooks, and reference materials
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, audience-appropriate content
Ensure documentation follows program formatting, style, security, and compliance standards
Edit and improve existing content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency
Maintain version control and documentation integrity across multiple repositories
Work closely with Full Stack Engineers, Cloud Engineers, DevSecOps, Data Migration teams, QA Automation, and Product staff
Participate in sprint activities, technical reviews, and release readiness meetings
Gather information from SMEs, architects, and engineering leads to produce accurate content
Ensure documentation supports federal security controls, processes, and classification requirements
Create and maintain materials required for audits, accreditation packages, and compliance reviews
Document system changes, updates, and enhancements to meet contract requirements
Recommend improvements to documentation workflows, repositories, templates, and standards
Support onboarding materials, knowledge transfer, and transition documentation
Coordinate documentation deliverables for release cycles and deployment events

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation development, or content management
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University, required
Strong ability to translate technical content into clear documentation for varied audiences
Experience writing for cloud, DevSecOps, engineering, software, or data-driven environments
Proficiency with documentation tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Markdown, or Adobe/Microsoft suites
Excellent organization, communication, editing, and attention to detail
Must have an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance
U.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of this government contract
Candidate must be able to function in general office environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Dental and Vision
401(k)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
11 Paid Federal Holidays
PTO
education reimbursement
Outstanding compensation and benefits plan
Challenging and rewarding professional work environment