Senior Technical Writer (TS/SCI with Polygraph)

Yellow Duck Technologies Inc.

• $110K — $130K *
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701In-Person
Technical Services
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 10+ years of technical writing experience in a relevant field.
  • Experience documenting complex software systems essential.
  • Proficiency in documentation tools like Confluence and Markdown.
  • Strong understanding of software development processes necessary.
  • Ability to simplify technical language for non-technical users.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain user guides and installation instructions.
  • Develop training materials with clear examples and illustrations.
  • Write and update release notes for each software deployment.
  • Create troubleshooting documentation and FAQs for user assistance.
  • Develop in-program tutorials for complex concepts.
  • Coordinate documentation reviews with independent reviewers.
  • Ensure compliance with Government-approved document repositories.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to support a work-life balance.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training.
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the organization.
  • Support for maintaining security clearances and certifications.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain user guides, installation instructions, and integration guides.
  • Develop training materials with clear examples and illustrations.
  • Write and update release notes for each deployment.
  • Create troubleshooting documentation and FAQs.
  • Develop in-program tutorials for complex concepts.
  • Coordinate documentation reviews with independent reviewers.
  • Maintain documentation in Government-approved repositories.
  • Apply appropriate classification and distribution markings.
  • Support knowledge transfer and transition activities.
  • Ensure documentation meets 508 compliance requirements.

Requirements:
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, or related field. An additional 4 years of experience may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
  • 10+ years of technical writing experience.
  • Experience documenting complex software systems.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools (Confluence, Markdown, etc.).
  • Strong understanding of software development processes.
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Experience writing documentation in classified environments.
  • Knowledge of style guides and documentation standards.
* Ladders Estimates

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