Everforth ECS is seeking a Technical Writer / Analyst to work in our Stafford, VA office.
The ECS Team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for a mission-critical application for the government. Today, the application is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. The software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.
ECS is seeking a Technical Writer / Analyst to support the program by developing and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation essential for enterprise application lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that all documentation, including user guides, system design artifacts, and SOPs, are accurate, consistent, and adhere to government standards. This position is integral to the program's success, providing clear and precise documentation that facilitates effective communication and operational efficiency within the broader enterprise IT framework.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain user guides, configuration documents, and system design artifacts.
- Create and update test plans, SOPs, release notes, and deployment packages.
- Apply document standards and version control to ensure consistency and traceability.
- Coordinate with engineers, testers, and stakeholders to capture accurate technical content.
- Support timely delivery of required documentation in alignment with program schedules.
- Ensure all documentation meets government standards and audit requirements.
- Implement configuration management practices to maintain document integrity.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation processes and standards.
- Clearance: Active Secret clearance required
- Bachelor's degree in Writing, Editing, or something relatable
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing and documentation development
- Extensive experience creating SOPs, user guides, and end user facing documentation for federal agencies
- Proven expertise in developing technical documentation compliant with government standards
Skills Required
- Active Secret clearance
- Minimum of 3 years technical writing and documentation development experience
- Bachelor's degree in Writing, Editing, or related field
- Extensive experience creating SOPs, user guides, and end-user documentation for federal agencies
- Proven expertise developing technical documentation compliant with government standards
ECS Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ECS and has not been reviewed or approved by ECS.
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Healthcare Strength — ECS advertises multiple national-network medical plan options with HSA eligibility alongside dental and vision coverage. Coverage generally begins quickly and is paired with company-paid short- and long-term disability, adding stability to the health package.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with Safe Harbor and immediate vesting on employer contributions is emphasized, with an employer match available. Access to an employee stock purchase plan via the parent company provides an additional savings avenue.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave up to 30 days, adoption assistance, and other family-oriented leaves are highlighted. Feedback suggests these offerings add meaningful value beyond base pay for many roles.
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What We Do
ECS, a segment of ASGN (NYSE: ASGN), delivers advanced solutions and services in cloud, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), application and IT modernization, and science and engineering. The company solves critical, complex challenges for customers across the U.S. public sector, defense, intelligence and commercial industries. ECS maintains partnerships with leading cloud, cybersecurity, and AI/ML providers and holds specialized certifications in their technologies. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, ECS has more than 3,400 employees throughout the U.S. and has been recognized as a Top Workplace by The Washington Post for the last five years.
