Technical Writer jobs in United States

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Peraton

Technical Writer – MBSE, Software Development

Peraton

Posted: 10/21/2026
SDLCTypeScript
Shure Incorporated

Technical Content Specialist I

Shure Incorporated

Posted: 10/21/2026
CACI International Inc

Technical Writer, T4

CACI International Inc

Posted: 10/21/2026
TypeScript
Wells Fargo

Business Execution Consultant – Consultant, Documentation Writer

Wells Fargo

Posted: 10/20/2026
General Dynamics Information Technology

Technical Editor/Writer

General Dynamics Information Technology

Posted: 10/20/2026
FedWriters

Senior Technical Editor

FedWriters

Posted: 10/20/2026
All Native Group, The Federal Services Division of Ho-Chunk Inc.

Technical Writer

All Native Group, The Federal Services Division of Ho-Chunk Inc.

Posted: 10/20/2026
Motif

Technical Content Creator – Contract

Motif

Posted: 10/20/2026
Index Analytics LLC

Technical Writer

Index Analytics LLC

Posted: 10/20/2026
Grafana Labs

Staff Technical Writer

Grafana Labs

Posted: 10/19/2026
CloudKubernetesOpen Source
Grafana Labs

Staff Technical Writer

Grafana Labs

Posted: 10/19/2026
CloudKubernetesOpen Source
Grafana Labs

Staff Technical Writer

Grafana Labs

Posted: 10/19/2026
CloudKubernetesOpen Source
Grafana Labs

Staff Technical Writer

Grafana Labs

Posted: 10/19/2026
CloudKubernetesOpen Source
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Staff Technical Writer

Grafana Labs

Posted: 10/19/2026
CloudKubernetes
Grafana Labs

Staff Technical Writer

Grafana Labs

Posted: 10/19/2026
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Katmai Government Services

Technical Writer II

Katmai Government Services

Posted: 10/17/2026
OCLC

Technical Writer

OCLC

Posted: 10/16/2026
ELYON International

Trainer – Technical Writer

ELYON International

Posted: 10/16/2026
PTC

Senior Technical Content Engineer

PTC

Posted: 10/14/2026
Cisco

Lead Technical Writer

Cisco

Posted: 10/14/2026
CloudDockerKubernetes
Peraton

Technical Writer – MBSE, Software Development

Peraton
Posted 10/21/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in technical documentation management, including the creation of system architecture guides, API documentation, and operational run books, while ensuring compliance with federal security protocols and documentation standards. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate complex engineering concepts effectively to diverse audiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Top-Secret ClearanceDocumentation Standards EnforcementAgile/SDLC ExperienceVersion Control Systems (Git, JIRA/Confluence)Technical Communication Skills

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SDLCTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Support technical planning, development, and integration of digital-twin capabilities
  • Lead development, maintenance, and enforcement of documentation standards, style guidelines, and best practices across software and systems engineering programs
  • Produce system architecture guides, API documentation, Standard Operating Procedures, operational run books, and customer-facing deliverables
  • Manage and publish classified technical documentation in a SCIF environment according to federal security protocols, classification guidelines, and government contract requirements
  • Direct documentation lifecycle workflows, including drafting, version control, technical review, stakeholder reconciliation, approvals, and secure publication
  • Collaborate with developers, systems/test engineers, program managers, and government stakeholders to translate complex engineering concepts into technical content
  • Create executive-level briefings, white papers, technical reports, and strategic communications for internal leadership and government clients

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Minimum of Top-Secret clearance with ability to upgrade to TS/SCI; must maintain the clearance
  • Associate degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree in a related field and 6+ years of experience; OR Doctoral degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience
  • An additional four (4) years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
  • Proven experience documenting software architectures, system workflows, and APIs within an Agile or software development lifecycle (SDLC) framework
  • Hands-on experience using modern documentation platforms, version control systems such as Git, JIRA/Confluence, and SharePoint, and publishing tools such as Dropbox and DOD-Safe
  • Ability to establish style guides, enforce documentation standards, and manage multiple concurrent projects under tight deadlines
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with experience tailoring content for developer and executive audiences
  • Desired: Experience supporting DoD/federal agency deliverables and working with SATCOM or Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
  • Desired: Proficiency in creating diagrams, graphics, and data visualizations for executive presentations
  • Desired: Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks, CUI handling rules, and government publication standards

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents
  • 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap
  • Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan

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Hard Skills
Technical DocumentationSystem Architecture DocumentationAPI DocumentationDocumentation Lifecycle ManagementData VisualizationDiagram CreationSoftware Development Lifecycle (SDLC)Style Guide EstablishmentOperational Run BooksFederal Compliance Frameworks
Soft Skills
Exceptional Written CommunicationVerbal Communication SkillsVisual Communication SkillsProject ManagementStakeholder Reconciliation
Tools & Technologies
GitJIRAConfluenceSharePointDropboxDOD-Safe
Industry Keywords
DoD DeliverablesFederal Agency ComplianceCUI Handling RulesGovernment Publication StandardsModel-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)