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We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Technical Writer with at least 6 years of experience, including demonstrable work on government data projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, maintaining, and enhancing a wide range of technical documentation that supports complex cloud-based, legacy, and hybrid data environments. This role requires the ability to work closely with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders to translate technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
This position is remote-capable, with on-site work required in Washington, DC, as needed for customer engagements and document reviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system design documents, user manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), security documentation, data dictionaries, and interface control documents.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, security analysts, BI analysts, and project managers, to gather and synthesize technical information.
- Write and update documentation in alignment with government compliance standards, including NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP when applicable.
- Translate complex information into structured, accessible formats tailored to technical and non-technical audiences.
- Support the documentation of legacy modernization efforts, including transitioning from systems such as COBOL, DB2, and JCL to modern cloud architectures.
- Assist with preparing materials for technical reviews, audits, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
- Ensure version control, consistency, and quality of documentation across all platforms and teams.
- Utilize tools such as IBM Rational Suite or other documentation management platforms to author, manage, and track content.
Cloud Platforms & Databases:
- AWS RDS (Postgres), AWS Redshift, Databricks, MongoDB, DynamoDB, AWS Aurora (in exploration)
- Databricks ETL, Informatica (on-prem), EFTU, Informatica Metadata (EDC, Axon)
- Immuta
- Advanced Analytics Platform (AAP) with AI/ML services
- Tableau, Business Objects (BOE), Power BI Integration
- IBM Rational Suite, IBM Data Architect
- JCL, COBOL for z/OS, DB2
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical writing or documentation roles, working on a government data project, preferably with the IRS.
- Proven ability to document technical systems involving cloud platforms, data analytics, ETL processes, and legacy systems.
- Strong understanding of IT systems architecture, data workflows, and access governance practices.
- Familiarity with documentation standards for federal systems (e.g., NIST, FISMA).
- Excellent writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience using IBM Rational Suite, Confluence, or similar documentation platforms.
- Understanding of metadata and data governance tools such as Informatica EDC/Axon and Immuta.
- Prior involvement in ATO documentation or other compliance-oriented government deliverables.
- Exposure to cloud-based analytics or AI/ML platforms (e.g., AAP).
- Remote-friendly role with periodic on-site presence in Washington, DC, for meetings and milestone reviews. Must be in the Washington, DC metro area.
- Collaborative environment supporting mission-critical federal data programs.
- Opportunity to influence and improve documentation standards across evolving technology stacks.
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Mid-Senior level
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