Job Description:
Quevera is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer II with an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support mission-critical programs in Laurel, Maryland. In this role, you will support a worldwide engineering, operations, and technology refresh contract that delivers Enterprise IT (EIT) capabilities for an Intelligence Community (IC) customer.
Working alongside engineering, operations, and technical support teams, you will develop and maintain technical documentation supporting enterprise systems, software, and infrastructure. You'll collaborate directly with engineers, developers, and customers to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accurate, and user-friendly documentation that supports mission success.
As a Technical Writer II, you'll have the opportunity to lead documentation efforts, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to the delivery of high-quality technical documentation supporting critical national security missions.
Job Responsibilities:
- Create, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including user guides, reference materials, manuals, cheat sheets, installation guides, configuration documentation, and instructional content.
- Translate complex scientific and technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborate with customers to translate functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.
- Support engineering teams by developing documentation for system components, engineering artifacts, and technical deliverables.
- Prepare, review, revise, and maintain software engineering, systems engineering, operations, testing, and user documentation.
- Develop developer-focused documentation while collaborating directly with software development teams.
- Utilize documentation tools to develop templates and generate documentation in multiple output formats.
- Serve as the primary liaison to the government for technical documentation activities, contract coordination, and task execution.
- Provide leadership for technical writing efforts across the program and oversee documentation produced by technical writing staff.
- Ensure technical documentation is accurate, consistent, and delivered within established deadlines.
- Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Intelligence Community Information Technology Enterprise (IC ITE), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and program terminology throughout documentation efforts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required.
- Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technical writing or lead technical writing role.
- Ability to distill complex technical information into clear, concise documentation.
- Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills with the ability to deliver accurate documentation under tight deadlines.
- Proven experience designing and developing developer-oriented documentation while working directly with software development teams.
- Experience using multiple documentation tools to develop templates and produce documentation in various output formats.
- Thorough understanding of software development, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and related technical terminology.
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 IQWay Program
- Up to 6% 401(k) match
- Additional 4% profit-sharing contribution
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 and seven (7) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a technical writing or lead technical writing role
- Ability to distill complex technical information into clear, concise documentation
- Excellent writing, editing, and grammar skills with ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proven experience designing and developing developer-oriented documentation with software development teams
- Experience using multiple documentation tools to develop templates and produce documentation in various output formats
- Thorough understanding of software development, the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and related technical terminology
- Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and Intelligence Community ITE (IC ITE)
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.
