Technical Writer 2

Columbia Technology Partners•Annapolis Junction, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Technical Writer Level 2 to support the development, maintenance, and delivery of technical documentation for complex software and systems engineering programs. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who can translate technical concepts into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Requirements

Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, complexity, and mission.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for the degree.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.
DOD 8570 Certification
This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Nice To Haves

Experience creating and editing technical documentation within software, systems engineering, or IT environments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Experience using SharePoint, Jira, and Confluence for documentation, collaboration, and knowledge management.
Strong written communication, organizational, and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and effectively.

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation supporting software engineering, systems operations, testing, and end-user activities.
Develop installation guides, configuration procedures, implementation guides, user manuals, and how-to documentation for hardware and software systems.
Create and maintain software code documentation, technical publications, data flow diagrams, field definitions, and system process documentation.
Collaborate with engineers, developers, system administrators, and subject matter experts to gather technical information and translate it into clear, organized documentation.
Support configuration management activities, process improvement initiatives, system documentation efforts, and knowledge management programs.
Develop training materials, business process documentation, and technical training content to support operational and user communities.

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits
Professional growth opportunities
Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.
Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.
Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution
PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.
Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.
Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.
Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.
Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.