Location: Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Clearance: Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain and maintain DHS suitability clearance, as required by federal contract.
The Technical Writer will support DHS CISA by developing clear, accurate, and accessible documentation that communicates complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. This role ensures consistency and compliance with agency standards across manuals, reports, training materials, and online content.
Responsibilities:
Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and reports.
Translate technical concepts into accessible content for diverse audiences.
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and project teams to gather and validate content.
Ensure compliance with DHS and federal documentation standards.
Maintain version control and update documents as systems or requirements change.
Support proposal, policy, and training material development as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Information Technology, or a related field.
2–5 years of experience in technical writing or documentation support.
Strong writing, editing, and formatting skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with SharePoint or Confluence preferred.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
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