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Job ID: 2616890
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-09-16
Category: Communications
Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer to join our multi-million dollar national intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team. As a contributor to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC.
The Technical Writer gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Supports the development of all types of documents and reports by developing and updating graphics presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents
Responsibilities include:
Composing technical documents including, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
Conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.
Organizing material and completing writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions.
Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language.
Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions.
Qualifications
Required:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers
Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies
Desired:
Understanding of basic cloud technologies and terminology
Job ID: 2616890
Location: Chantilly, VA, US
Date Posted: 2026-09-16
Category: Communications
Subcategory: Technical Writer/Ed
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: No
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
We are seeking a highly motivated Technical Writer to join our multi-million dollar national intelligence program supporting the Cloud Investment Multi-Cloud Management (CIMM) team. As a contributor to the intelligence community’s first multi-cloud initiative, you will be at the epicenter of emergent cloud computing technologies establishing a foundation that will evolve to include all agencies within the IC.
The Technical Writer gathers, analyzes, and composes technical information. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology. Translates technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Supports the development of all types of documents and reports by developing and updating graphics presentations to improve the quality and enhance the usability of these documents
Responsibilities include:
Composing technical documents including, Standard Operating procedures (SOPs), user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
Editing functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
Conducting research and ensuring the use of proper technical terminology.
Organizing material and completing writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, conciseness, style, and terminology.
Establishing the overall organizational layout and editorial standards of the submissions.
Working with the PMO to develop a consistent, uniform style and language.
Managing the schedule, assignments, and meetings associated with all narratives and submissions.
Qualifications
Required:
Active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
Bachelors and nine (9) years or more experience; Masters and seven (7) years or more experience; PhD or JD and four (4) years or more experience.
Will accept additional years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Organizing and coordinating the activities for a small team of writers
Demonstrated experience using Confluence, SharePoint, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be comfortable researching cloud technologies
Desired:
Understanding of basic cloud technologies and terminology
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Who's Hiring
- Northrop Grumman11
- SAIC10
- Leidos6
- Collabera6
- CACI International5
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software29
- Manufacturing6
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Staffing & Recruiting5
- Banking & Financial Services4
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in 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 Senior Technical Writer Job Search
Tailor your resume to documentation tools
Hiring managers for senior technical writer roles scan for specific tools before reading anything else. Call out your experience with MadCap Flare, DITA-based authoring, Docs-as-Code workflows, or structured content systems in your resume summary and skills section.
Build a portfolio with real output samples
A portfolio that shows finished deliverables beats a list of past employers every time. Include an API reference, a user guide, and a release notes set so reviewers can see your range across different document types and audiences.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior technical writer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the domain, not just the title
Senior technical writer postings often bury the subject matter in the third paragraph. Read for the domain first: developer-facing API docs, medical device regulations, and defense clearance roles each require a different sample set and a different version of your resume.
Prepare a writing test before you need one
Most senior-level technical writing interviews include a timed writing exercise or a take-home documentation task. Draft a short API endpoint description and a conceptual overview now, so you have practice reps before the real deadline arrives.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
At the senior level, the role definition varies more than the title suggests. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you will own the documentation strategy, manage junior writers, or work inside a larger content team, because each changes the role's long-term value to your career.
Senior Technical Writer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior technical writers?
The companies hiring the most senior technical writers right now include Northrop Grumman, SAIC, and Leidos, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, California, and Maryland, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Technology and defense contractors consistently account for a large portion of senior-level openings nationwide.
How many senior technical writer jobs are remote?
About 54% of senior technical writer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how documentation work translates well to distributed teams. Developer documentation and API writing roles tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-areas, while regulated-industry roles in medical devices or aerospace more often require on-site or hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a senior technical writer?
Most senior technical writers reach the role by building three to five years of hands-on documentation experience, developing proficiency in structured authoring tools, and assembling a portfolio that demonstrates range across document types. Specializing in a high-demand domain such as developer documentation or regulated industries accelerates the path, and contributing to open-source documentation projects can substitute for formal experience earlier in your career.
Can you get hired as a senior technical writer without much experience?
Breaking into a senior technical writer role with limited experience is difficult because most postings require demonstrated ownership of complex documentation projects. The most effective approach is to close that gap deliberately: create detailed documentation for an open-source project, complete a structured technical communication program, and target smaller companies or startups where a single writer often covers both junior and senior responsibilities from day one.
What does the senior technical writer interview process look like?
The interview process for a senior technical writer role typically moves through a recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on your documentation philosophy and past projects, and a technical writing exercise or portfolio review with the team. Later rounds often involve a panel with engineers or product managers to assess how you collaborate across disciplines and handle subject matter expert interviews under real working conditions.
Where can I find and apply to senior technical writer jobs?
You can find and apply to senior technical writer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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