Job Family:Technical Documentation & Writers
Travel Required:Up to 10%
Clearance Required:Active Top Secret (TS)
What You Will DoGuidehouse is seeking an experienced Technical Writer - Senior to support a large-scale federal technology program operating within secure and classified environments.
This role requires a skilled technical communications professional responsible for developing, editing, reviewing, and maintaining technical and program documentation supporting enterprise IT operations, modernization initiatives, and mission-critical services.
The ideal candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate documentation for technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.
Responsibilities- Develop, edit, review, and maintain technical documentation supporting enterprise technology programs and operations.
- Create system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, implementation guides, training materials, knowledge articles, and technical reports.
- Support development of program deliverables, technical artifacts, engineering documentation, briefings, and status reports.
- Collaborate with engineers, architects, developers, cybersecurity personnel, program managers, and operational staff to gather information and document technical processes.
- Translate complex technical information into clear and concise written products for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Ensure documentation follows established standards, templates, style guides, governance requirements, and quality expectations.
- Support configuration management and document control processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across published materials.
- Review technical content for completeness, clarity, accuracy, grammar, formatting, and alignment with program requirements.
- Assist with preparation of executive briefings, presentation materials, operational updates, and stakeholder communications.
- Support knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives to improve documentation quality, accessibility, and usability.
- Maintain documentation repositories and assist with organization of program records and artifacts.
What You Will Need- Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Information Systems, Technical Writing, or a related discipline, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- SIX (6) or more years of experience creating technical documentation supporting complex information technology environments.
- Experience developing technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, process documentation, or engineering artifacts.
- Experience working with technical teams including software developers, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, or architects.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.
- Experience supporting secure, compliance-driven federal environments.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
What Would Be Nice To Have- Experience supporting enterprise IT infrastructure, software development, cloud modernization, or cybersecurity programs.
- Strong writing, editing, proofreading, formatting, and document management skills.
- Experience developing executive briefings, white papers, technical proposals, or operational reports.
- Experience using SharePoint, Confluence, Jira, or knowledge management platforms.
- Experience supporting Agile software development or technology modernization initiatives.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, ATO processes, and federal technology environments.
- Experience developing process documentation, workflow diagrams, and training materials.
- Experience supporting classified, national security, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments.
- Technical Writing certification or related professional certification.
The annual salary range for this position is $85,000.00-$141,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.
What We Offer:Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
- Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
