Technical Writer - Senior at US132 Guidehouse Digital, LLC — US - DC, WA

Job Family:

Technical Documentation & Writers Travel Required:

Up to 10% Clearance Required:

Active Top Secret (TS)

What You Will Do

Guidehouse 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:

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

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