Technical Writer II

Agile Defense • Huntsville, AL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer II creates, edits, and maintains mission-critical IT documentation and contract deliverables supporting Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of War (DoW) enterprise systems. The role translates complex technical information into clear, accurate, compliant documentation for technical teams and non-technical stakeholders, and manages recurring reporting requirements. Documentation may include user manuals, guides, help files, white papers, and training materials.

The position works closely with engineers, developers, cybersecurity teams, and subject matter experts to ensure content is technically accurate and relevant. It also supports document quality, version control, and repository management, ensuring documentation follows applicable DoD guidelines, Risk Management Framework standards, and contract-specific requirements. The work is performed in the customer environment alongside contractor personnel from various companies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communications, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent relevant work experience; experience may substitute for education.
• Three to five years of professional technical writing experience, including at least one year supporting a DoD or federal IT contract.
• Prior experience creating Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, including Monthly Status Reports, white papers, and dashboards.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems such as Confluence and Jira.
• Demonstrated understanding of general IT infrastructure, cloud computing concepts, and basic cybersecurity terminology.
• Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and ability to quickly understand complex technical concepts.

Nice To Haves

• CompTIA Security+ or Certified Technical Professional (CTP) certification.
• Experience with Markdown, HTML/CSS, or generating documentation from code repositories such as GitHub or GitLab.
• Familiarity with DoDAF (DoD Architecture Framework), ITIL v4 processes, and DoD Records Management tenets.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
• Exceptional teamwork and the ability to innovate in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Author, revise, and maintain IT system documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, user manuals, API documentation, and system architecture guides.
• Develop, format, and manage recurring contract deliverables, including Monthly Status Reports, technical white papers, and performance dashboards, according to contract schedules.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity teams to gather and synthesize technical information into standardized documentation.
• Ensure documentation and deliverables comply with DoD guidelines, Risk Management Framework documentation standards, and contract-specific style guides.
• Conduct peer reviews, copyediting, and formatting checks on team documents to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation.
• Manage document version control and repositories in DoD-approved systems, such as Atlassian Confluence and SharePoint, operating at Impact Level 5 (IL5).
• Update documentation as products evolve and ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level