Technical Writer 4

Title: Technical Writer 4 Location: Richmond, VA Duration: 1 YearThis engagement will require writing a style guide for a software development project. Applicants are required to submit a Technical writing sample with their application, preferably a style guide or similar product. Applications that do not include a writing sample will not be considered.Duties and Responsibilities Translate complex concepts into clear, concise and accessible language for technical and non-technical audiences. Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines. Collaborate with developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non-technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes. Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices. Ensure documentation complies with agency standards, accessibility requirements, and formatting guidelines. SkillRequired / Desired Amount Actual ExperienceBachelor's degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field. Required 5 Years Minimum of 5 + years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment. Required 5 Years Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools. Required 5 Years Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals. Required 5 Years Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read only level and documentation platforms such as GitBook or similar. Required 5 Years Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology. Required 5 Years Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts. Required 5 Years Ability to read code snippets. Required 5 Years Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products. Required 5 Years Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedure, and etc. Required 5 Years Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information. Required 5 Years Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance. Highly desired 5 Years Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired. Highly desired 5 Years Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems. Highly desired 5 Years Experience with UX writing is highly desirable. Highly desired 5 Years Knowledge of programming languages, such as Markdown and HTML/CSS. Highly desired 5 Years Experience writing for software products. (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) Highly desired 5 Years

Created: 2026-04-02