Sr. Technical Writer

CGI

$90K — $120K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber operations, cybersecurity, or a related field.
  • Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.
  • Proven experience in writing and editing technical documentation.
  • Strong ability to develop outlines and drafts for technical documents.
  • Excellent research skills for technical and background information gathering.
  • Proficiency in generating and integrating multimedia content.

Responsibilities

  • Write and edit a variety of technical documents including business proposals and user manuals.
  • Develop outlines and drafts for approval by technical specialists and project management.
  • Ensure final documents comply with contract requirements and regulations.
  • Research and gather technical information for documentation.
  • Consult relevant information sources to verify guidelines and regulations.
  • Provide expertise in design and layout of graphical user interfaces.
  • Conduct studies and evaluations of screen prototypes for functionality.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to take ownership of projects from day one.
  • Work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork and respect.
  • Access to global capabilities and industry expertise.
  • Support for personal career growth and skill development.
  • Focus on employee health and well-being.
Full Job Description
Sr. Technical Writer

Category: Administration

Main location: United States, District of Columbia, Washington

Position ID:J0426-1379

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Description:

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration.
As a Technical Writer at CGI Federal, you will be responsible for writing and editing a variety of technical documents to meet contract requirements. Your role will involve developing business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings, presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, and other project deliverables. You will work closely with technical specialists and project management to ensure that all documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

Write and edit technical documents, including business proposals, reports, user manuals, briefings, presentations, functional descriptions, system specifications, guidelines, and special reports.
Develop outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management.
Ensure that final documents meet applicable contract requirements and regulations.
Research and gather technical and background information for inclusion in project documentation and deliverables.
Consult relevant information sources, including library resources, technical and financial documents, and client and project personnel, to obtain background information and verify guidelines and regulations.
Provide specialized expertise in the design and layout of graphical user interfaces, particularly screen layouts and functionality for client-server applications (e.g., Microsoft Windows presentation screens).
Conduct studies, testing, and evaluation of screen prototypes for functionality, ease of use, efficiency, and accuracy.
Generate, manipulate, and integrate graphic images, animations, sound, text, and video generated with automated tools into consolidated and seamless multimedia programs.

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in cyber operations, cybersecurity, or a related field.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.
Proven experience in writing and editing technical documents.
Strong ability to develop outlines and drafts for technical documentation.
Excellent research skills to gather technical and background information.
Expertise in the design and layout of graphical user interfaces.
Experience in conducting studies and evaluations of screen prototypes.
Proficiency in generating and integrating multimedia content.

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