CACI International

Technical Writer

CACI International • $70K — $148K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years in technical writing
  • Strong writing, researching, and content creation skills
  • Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools like MadCap Flare and Adobe FrameMaker
  • Familiarity with markup languages such as HTML and XML
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player with the ability to work independently
  • Must hold TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with program managers and subject matter experts to gather technical details
  • Conduct independent research on industry standards and product specifications
  • Create a variety of documentation including user manuals and technical reports
  • Organize and structure content according to customer templates
  • Develop templates to maintain documentation consistency
  • Manage document version control using tools like Confluence and SharePoint
  • Adapt writing style for different target audiences
  • Ensure documentation compliance and adherence to standards
  • Align documentation with product updates through collaboration with various teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans
  • Wellness programs
  • Financial benefits including retirement plans
  • Support for family-related needs
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • Generous time-off policy
Full Job Description
Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

Responsible for producing, writing clear, concise, and accurate technical and programmatic documentation to include user manuals, guides, white papers, design specifications, manuals, on-line help, contract deliverables, procedures, plans, and proposals. Gathers information, interviews subject matter experts, and conducts other research in order to convey technical material in a concise and effective manner.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with Program Manager, functional leads, subject matter experts, engineers, and developers to gather technical details
  • Conduct independent research on industry standards and product specifications
  • Create user manuals, instruction guides, FAQs, whitepapers, design specification, technical reports and the like
  • Organize and structure content being able to follow both customer templates and program needs
  • Develop templates and documentation frameworks to maintain consistency
  • Document management and version control using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint and other online tools
  • Adapt writing style and complexity based on the target audience
  • Ensure compliance and standards adherence
  • Work closely with product managers, developers, QA teams and support teams to align documentation with product updates


Qualifications:

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent work experience
  • 5+ years of related work experience
  • Strong writing, researching, and creating content
  • Ability to understand and explain complex technical
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe FrameMaker)
  • Familiarity with markup languages (e.g., HTML, XML)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • TS/SCI w/Poly


This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Pay Range:

There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$70,800 - $148,600

About CACI International

CACI International Inc is a multinational professional services and information technology company. It provides services to many branches of the federal government including defense, homeland security, intelligence, and healthcare. CACI has approximately 23,000 employees worldwide. The company's mission is to provide enterprise and mission technology services and solutions that best fit the needs of its customers. CACI has been named a Fortune World's Most Admired Company, a Washington Post Top Workplace, and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity.
Learn more about CACI International
Size
22,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$374.4 million
Founded
1962
5 Year Trend
+7.3%
Revenue
$5.8 billion
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