Senior Technical Writer

CGI•Aberdeen, MD

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the development, organization, and editing of technical documentation supporting a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the US Army. This role produces high quality, accurate, and clear content that adheres to Defense standards, program requirements, and user needs. The Senior Technical Writer collaborates with engineers, subject matter experts, vendors, and government stakeholders to translate complex technical material into understandable, well structured documentation. This position is ideal for a seasoned writer skilled in technical communication, publication development, and content accuracy across complex military systems. This position is located in Aberdeen, MD.

Requirements

MA/MS/MBA from an accredited college or university in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Creative Writing, or a related field
10+ years of experience as a technical writer in a DoD environment
Experience developing technical manuals, engineering documentation, procedural guides, and system descriptions
Experience collaborating with engineering, logistics, and program teams to produce accurate technical content
Strong writing, editing, and document structuring capabilities
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering data
Experience working with publishing tools, formatting standards, and document management systems
Familiarity with Defense documentation standards and quality requirements
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and version control
Ability to translate complex technical material into clear, accessible language
Strong communication skills and ability to work with diverse technical teams
Ability to manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Experience in graphics development, illustration, or technical art
Familiarity with XML based technical publishing or S1000D
Experience with content management systems (CMS) or document automation tools
Technical writing or editing certifications (STC, CPTC, etc.)
DoD or DAU documentation related coursework
Ability to develop templates, style guides, or writing standards
Experience in UI/UX writing for software or user facing applications
Strong capability for reviewing, improving, and modernizing legacy documentation

Responsibilities

Organize material and complete writing assignments according to established standards for clarity, conciseness, terminology, and style
Develop new technical documentation, manuals, guides, procedures, and reports
Create detailed, accurate content based on engineering drawings, mockups, specifications, and product samples
Edit, standardize, or revise material prepared by other writers or technical staff
Maintain consistent formatting, style, and terminology across all documentation
Recommend revisions to published materials based on new data, design updates, or process changes
Confer with customers, vendors, SMEs, engineers, or program personnel to define technical content and determine documentation requirements
Capture and translate complex technical information into user friendly documentation
Assist teams in preparing materials for publication, briefings, and technical presentations
Select or recommend photographs, drawings, diagrams, charts, sketches, and other visuals to support documentation
Produce simple sketches to illustrate materials, assembly sequences, or technical processes
Integrate visual materials to clearly communicate system functions and operating procedures
Maintain records, files, and revision histories of all documentation
Ensure documents are properly archived, controlled, and updated according to program requirements
Track changes, corrections, and updates throughout the document lifecycle
Review documentation for technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoD requirements
Conduct content checks to ensure documentation aligns with system performance and operational procedures
Participate in quality review cycles and coordinate document approvals