Technical Writer

Capital Technology Group

• $75K — $115K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in technical writing or documentation development in a technical environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
  • Experience developing documentation for software systems or enterprise applications.
  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and documentation structuring skills.
  • Ability to manage documentation lifecycles from draft through publication.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain user manuals, guides, and online help content.
  • Collaborate with engineers and product teams to create user-friendly documentation.
  • Create technical specifications, training materials, and reports.
  • Manage documentation projects from planning to publication.
  • Review and edit content for clarity and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Update documentation based on system changes and user feedback.
  • Support usability testing to ensure documentation meets user needs.

Benefits

  • Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with 4% matching
  • Liberal PTO vacation policy
  • Generous Annual Continuing Education
  • Annual Wellness Budget
  • Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)
Full Job Description
Client Requirements: applicants MUST BE US Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust clearance
About the Role

CTG is seeking a Technical Writer to develop clear, accurate, and user-focused documentation for mission-critical systems and applications. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into accessible content for both technical and non-technical audiences in secure and regulated environments.
You Will Get To
  • Develop and maintain user manuals, guides, online help content, and process documentation.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and subject matter experts to translate technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.
  • Create technical specifications, training materials, reports, and presentation content.
  • Manage documentation projects end-to-end, including planning, writing, editing, and publication.
  • Review and edit content for clarity, consistency, accuracy, and adherence to style guidelines.
  • Update and maintain documentation based on system changes, user feedback, and release cycles.
  • Support usability testing efforts to ensure documentation meets end-user needs.
  • Communicate updates, findings, and project status to stakeholders and business users.
Who You Are
  • A strong communicator who can simplify complex technical concepts into clear, structured documentation.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously.
  • Detail-oriented with strong editing, proofreading, and quality assurance skills.
  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, cross-functional environments with engineers and stakeholders.
  • Able to operate independently while maintaining alignment with team goals and deadlines.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of professional experience in technical writing, documentation development, or content management in a technical environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
  • Experience developing documentation for software systems, processes, or enterprise applications.
  • Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and documentation structuring skills.
  • Ability to manage documentation lifecycles from draft through publication.
Nice to Have
  • Basic understanding of graphic design and multimedia tools.
  • Experience working in government or government contractor environments.
  • Familiarity with documentation tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, or similar platforms.
  • Experience working with classified or sensitive information environments.
  • Understanding of software development lifecycles (SDLC) or Agile environments.
  • Experience creating diagrams, process flows, or technical illustrations.
Salary

We are committed to offering a competitive salary for this position, with an estimated range of $75k-$115k annually. Please note that this range is intended to provide a general idea of what to expect. The final offer may vary based on experience, skills, and other factors.

Full Time Employee Benefits

  • Remote Work (Hybrid roles will be specified in the job post)
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with 4% matching
  • Liberal PTO vacation policy
  • Generous Annual Continuing Education
  • Annual Wellness Budget
  • Bonus Incentive Programs (Employee referrals and performance-based rewards)

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