Technical Writer

The role

This person will develop and maintain technical documentation for complex software and hardware systems. They will work with engineers, project managers, and subject-matter experts to create user guides, SOPs, and security-related documents.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain documentation including user guides, SOPs, required deliverables, and security-related documents.
• Create clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical content.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather and verify information.
• Use GitLab to monitor development progress and provide documentation support.
• Work with the government Configuration Manager to track customer deliveries.
• Use revision logs and tracking spreadsheets to maintain version control.
• Identify and address missing or unclear information to ensure complete documentation.

Required qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or higher
• At least 2 years of technical writing experience
• Demonstrated experience developing technical documentation for DoW (DoD) programs
• Experience working with engineering or technical teams
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in San Diego, CA

Nice to have

• Proficiency with MadCap Flare
• Familiarity with configuration management, versioning, and documentation standards
• Working knowledge of SELinux/Linux, GitLab, VMWare, HTML, image editing tools, and basic programming concepts
• Detail-oriented and able to improve and streamline legacy documentation
• Familiarity with CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) handling requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Strong editing and organizational skills

Benefits

• Certifications
• Industry training
• Hands-on experience

Before you apply

• Applicants must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States
• Candidates currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration

About the company

Accenture Federal Services is a technology company within global Accenture that serves the US federal government. Its 13,000+ people work across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.