Technical Writer II

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Odenton, MD, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Consulting
The Role
Create, review, and maintain technical documentation (installation guides, configuration docs, user manuals, procedures, and software docs) across system lifecycles. Collaborate with engineers and SMEs to gather technical information, format and publish materials, maintain documentation libraries, develop training materials, and produce technical reports and briefings supporting mission systems.
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Job Description:

Quevera is seeking a Technical Writer II with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Ft. Meade, Maryland. In this role, you will work alongside software engineers, system administrators, and technical subject matter experts to develop and maintain high-quality documentation supporting enterprise software, systems engineering, and operational capabilities.

As a Technical Writer II, you will create, review, and maintain technical documentation throughout the system lifecycle, including installation guides, configuration documentation, operational procedures, user manuals, and software documentation. You'll collaborate with engineering teams to transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports mission success while ensuring documentation remains current, organized, and accessible.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation supporting software engineering, systems engineering, system operations, testing, and end-user documentation. 
  • Develop and maintain installation guides, configuration documentation, user guides, operational manuals, and technical reference materials. 
  • Create and edit documentation for project hardware and software systems throughout the development lifecycle. 
  • Produce software documentation, procedures, implementation guides, and end-user documentation supporting enterprise capabilities. 
  • Develop field definitions, data definitions, and data flow documentation for technical systems. 
  • Format and publish technical documentation using appropriate documentation standards and tools. 
  • Gather technical information from engineers, developers, subject matter experts, engineering documentation, and other technical resources. 
  • Research complex technical topics and organize information into documentation that is accurate, concise, and easily understood by technical and non-technical audiences. 
  • Coordinate the layout and organization of technical publications, operational documentation, user guides, and manuals. 
  • Maintain and organize internal documentation libraries to ensure technical documentation remains current and accessible. 
  • Collaborate with development teams to produce quality documentation and training materials. 
  • Assist in providing training to users utilizing developed technical documentation and instructional materials. 
  • Prepare technical reports, responses, briefings, and documentation for a variety of audiences.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required. 
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university. 
    • Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. 
  • Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity. 
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation for software, systems engineering, or operational environments. 
  • Experience working with software developers, engineers, and technical subject matter experts to gather and document technical information. 
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and organizational skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly. 
  • Experience creating user guides, operational documentation, technical manuals, installation guides, and software documentation.


Desired Skills:

  • Experience using documentation and presentation tools such as Adobe Captivate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Visio. 
  • Experience maintaining technical documentation libraries and documentation repositories. 
  • Experience developing training materials and end-user documentation. 
  • Experience documenting software systems, engineering processes, and operational procedures. 
  • Experience creating technical reports, responses, and presentations for multiple audiences. 
  • Ability to research technical subject matter and synthesize information from multiple engineering sources into clear, well-organized documentation.


Why Join Quevera?

Award-Winning Culture

Quevera was recognized as a Top Workplace in the Washington, DC/Baltimore region for 2025, marking our fifth consecutive year receiving this distinction based on employee feedback.

Outstanding Benefits

We invest in our employees and their families through a highly competitive benefits package, including:

  • 100% employer-paid medical coverage (optional plan)
  • Competitive options for Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Employer-paid life insurance
  • $5,000 annually for education, training, certifications, and professional development
  • Career advancement through our structured iQTouch Program
  • Up to 6% 401(k) match
  • Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution, at company discretion

At Quevera, we believe exceptional people deserve exceptional opportunities. We're more than just a workplace—we're a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and industry experts committed to delivering mission-critical solutions while fostering professional growth, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Quevera is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-AA1

Skills Required

  • Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (or four additional years of technical writing experience in lieu of degree)
  • Six years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs of similar scope, type, and complexity
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation for software, systems engineering, or operational environments
  • Experience working with software developers, engineers, and technical subject matter experts to gather and document technical information
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and organizational skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly
  • Experience creating user guides, operational documentation, technical manuals, installation guides, and software documentation
  • Experience using documentation and presentation tools such as Adobe Captivate, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Visio
  • Experience maintaining technical documentation libraries and documentation repositories
  • Experience developing training materials and end-user documentation
  • Experience creating technical reports, responses, and presentations for multiple audiences
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, Maryland
51 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

Quevera provides custom software engineering services across the entire spectrum of the software development lifecycle. We have extensive experience in partnering with our customers to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business problems presented to federal agencies, local governments, financial institutions, health care organizations and educators. Quevera is a company founded by a core group of technologists and business professionals who shared a revolutionary vision for how a software company could succeed while adhering to set of core values that governed its partnerships with its customers, employees and corporate partners. With over a century of combined experience in the government, intelligence and corporate sectors, we have the experience and technical know-how knowledge to first listen, understand and deliver innovative products and services designed to reach the core problem for unique business problems.

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