Technical Writer

Abile Group, Inc.

$142K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance is required.
  • 5-8 years of experience with Bachelor's or 3-5 years with Master's or 0-2 years with PhD.
  • Ability to produce high-quality documents independently.
  • Strong grasp of technical subjects like cybersecurity and IT operations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence, and similar tools.
  • Excellent communication skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain diverse technical documents including SOPs and training materials.
  • Translate complex technical ideas for varied audiences.
  • Collaborate with engineers and SMEs for accurate content verification.
  • Ensure documentation complies with federal and customer standards.
  • Develop and standardize document templates and version controls.
  • Review documents for quality and compliance before submission.
  • Support business development by contributing to proposals and technical volumes.

Benefits

  • Employer subsidized medical and dental plans.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
  • 401(k) plan with employer match after 90 days.
  • Potential for bonuses and program-specific awards.
Full Job Description
Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a potential Technical Writer supporting a DoD Customer's Classified Network Services. The mission will include Operations, Compliance, Cyber Security, Customer Service, and Engineering. The right Information Systems Security Engineer candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Creates, edits, and maintains a wide range of technical documents, including system manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, engineering documentation, training materials, and contract deliverables.
  • Translates highly technical information into clear, concise, and accessible content for both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Collaborates with engineers, SMEs, developers, analysts, and program leadership to gather source material and validate technical accuracy.
  • Ensures all documentation complies with customer standards, contract requirements, and applicable federal guidelines (e.g., DoD, DHS, IC, NIST).
  • Develops and maintains document templates, style guides, and version-control processes to support documentation consistency.
  • Reviews and edits documents for grammar, clarity, organization, and compliance with Peraton and customer standards.
  • Supports proposal writing, technical volumes, and other business development documentation as needed.
  • Manages documentation repositories and configuration control using approved tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Git, Jira).
  • Provides mentorship or guidance to junior writers and contribute to documentation process improvements.
  • Participates in technical meetings, design reviews, and customer briefings to capture requirements and updates.

Potential locations onsite in either Annapolis Junction, MD or Joint Base-Anacostia Bolling.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI.

Degree and Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.

Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality documentation with minimal supervision.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, or IT operations.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
  • Experience with Agile development environments and tools (Jira, GitLab, etc.)

Desired Skills:
  • Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies.
  • Familiarity with NIST standards, RMF documentation, or system accreditation packages.
  • Knowledge of XML-based documentation or structured authoring tools.
  • Experience contributing to proposals or technical volumes.

Salary Range: $142,232.75 - $149,718.68

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Salary is just one component of Abile Group's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Abile Group provides a comprehensive package of benefits including employer subsidized Medical and Dental, generous PTO, and 401(k) with Employer match after 90 days of employment.

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