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Develops, writes, edits, and maintains technical documentation, for both print and electronic publication. This is a 3 month position with an anticipated longer engagement.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
The following reflects NHA’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
- Drafts, edits, and rewrites material of a technical nature (primarily for applications or other complex systems), including manuals, user guides, and technical documentation for presentations
- Coordinates with stakeholders to ensure that the user documentation meets all users’ needs
- Analyzes products to determine user information needs
- Coordinates documentation and on-line help requirements with project and technical managers
- Researches, writes, edits, compiles, revises, and reviews end-user documentation, both print and on-line
- Creates effective graphics, flow charts, and diagrams for inclusion in documentation
- Edits and proofreads technical materials using standard editing marks
- Coordinates the review, update, and approval of all material by appropriate stakeholders.
- Adheres to project-imposed deadlines and processes
- If required, ensures material is compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- Assists in the development and maintenance of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Analyzes documentation products and generates initiatives or submits recommendations to improve quality
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4-year (Bachelor’s) degree preferred; however, directly applicable work experience will be considered for equivalency
- 9 years of applicable experience
- Ability to work in a virtual environment
- Proficient in most MS Office Software
- Excellent grammar and spelling skills
- Versatility, flexibility, and willingness to work within constant changing priorities
- Strong people skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with business and technical teams
- Experience with Medicare preferred
- Experience with PDF remediation to ensure that materials are compliant with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
COMPENSATION: $65,000 to $68,000 dependent upon qualifications and experience.
LOCATION: This is a 100% remote/telework position.
NHA is a state and federal government contractor; all employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. NHA does not provide sponsorship at this time.
NHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote senior technical writer jobs.
- Five or more years of experience writing technical documentation in a professional setting
- Proficiency with structured authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Oxygen XML, or similar platforms
- Demonstrated ability to document APIs, SDKs, or developer-facing products for technical audiences
- Bachelor's degree in English, technical communication, computer science, or a related field
- Experience with Docs-as-Code workflows including version control systems such as Git
- Familiarity with DITA or other structured content standards for single-source publishing
Tips for Your Remote Senior Technical Writer Job Search
Show async communication skills in your portfolio
Remote employers evaluate how you document and explain complex information without real-time back-and-forth. Include samples that show you wrote independently, gave and received written feedback, and structured content for distributed audiences who can't ask follow-up questions in person.
Highlight remote tooling and Docs-as-Code fluency
Remote senior technical writer roles consistently require Git-based workflows, static site generators like Hugo or MkDocs, and markup languages like Markdown or AsciiDoc. Name these tools explicitly in your application materials so remote hiring managers can confirm you'll plug into their workflow on day one.
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote senior technical writer openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience and apply directly without filtering through unrelated postings.
Prepare for asynchronous remote interviews
Many remote-first companies use written take-home assessments or recorded video screens before any live call. Practice explaining a documentation decision or content architecture choice clearly in writing, since your written answers often carry more weight than your resume for fully remote roles.
Remote Senior Technical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote senior technical writer job?
Target remote-first software companies, SaaS platforms, and distributed tech teams, since they hire senior technical writers at the highest rates and are built for fully remote workflows. Remote employers screen hard for async written communication, self-directed project management, and tools like Docs-as-Code, GitHub, and structured authoring platforms. A portfolio showing complex documentation you owned end-to-end, without hand-holding, is what separates strong remote candidates.
Which companies hire remote senior technical writers?
Employers currently hiring remote senior technical writers include GovCIO, MiniMed, and Veeva Systems, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Remote-first software companies, enterprise SaaS platforms, and distributed healthcare technology teams account for the largest share of these openings.
Can you get a remote senior technical writer job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level senior roles are harder to land because you're expected to work independently from day one with minimal onboarding support. Your best path is building a public portfolio of end-to-end documentation projects, contributing to open-source docs, and targeting smaller remote-first startups that are more willing to develop early-career writers remotely.
Do you need a degree for remote senior technical writer jobs?
Not always. Many remote employers weigh a strong writing portfolio, demonstrated documentation systems thinking, and measurable results over a specific degree. Remote hiring managers focus on whether you can own complex content independently, communicate clearly in writing across distributed teams, and learn new technical domains without in-person support.
Which industries hire the most remote senior technical writers?
Most remote senior technical writer openings sit in Technology & Software, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors rely heavily on distributed product and engineering teams that need documentation owned remotely from day one.
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