Technical Writer

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New Carrollton, MD
In-Office
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
The Technical Writer will draft and maintain testing documentation, support quality control, collaborate with test teams, and capture meeting details.
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Company Overview

TestPros is a successful and growing business, established in 1988 to provide Information Technology (IT) technical support services to a wide range of Commercial and U.S. Federal, State, and Local Government customers. Our capabilities include Program Management, Program Oversight, Process Audit, Intelligence Analysis, Cyber Security, NIST SP 800-171 Assessment and Compliance, Computer Forensics, Software Assurance, Software Testing, Test Automation, Section 508 and WCAG Accessibility Assessment, Localization Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance (QA), Compliance, and Research and Development (R&D) services. TestPros is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TestPros delivers innovative independent IT assessment solutions to critical challenges facing the nation and the world.  We support the U.S. Federal Government and Commercial clients within the continental USA. TestPros is dedicated to making lives better, safer and more secure.

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

Location: New Carrollton MD, some travel might be required)

Clearance: Recent IRS Clearance 
Start date: August/September

Project: The IRS requires contractor support to perform a variety of testing services, including Systems Acceptability Testing (SAT), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, and related support services like Test Automation and Test Data Management. These services ensure IRS applications and systems function as intended, comply with business requirements, and are free of defects before production implementation. The goal is to enhance the taxpayer experience by providing high-quality, accurate service.

The EST organization within IRS IT supports the modernization of tax processing systems, managing the software life cycle from requirements through to operations. The organization is responsible for executing applicable tests, tracking defects, and communicating results to stakeholders.

The IRS is evolving its testing methodologies to incorporate agile practices and extensive automation, supporting a modern, iterative approach to application delivery.

The ideal candidate will have experience producing formal testing documents in a federal environment and working closely with test leads, analysts, and program managers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and maintain documentation such as test plans, test summaries, meeting notes, and status reports

  • Collaborate with test teams to ensure accurate technical documentation of test execution activities

  • Support quality control of deliverables and ensure adherence to IRS standards and templates

  • Assist in preparing slide decks, communications, and report formatting

  • Participate in team meetings and capture action items, decisions, and risk items

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in IT or federal programs

  • Strong written communication and document editing skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe PDF tools

  • Ability to work full-time onsite in Lanham, MD

  • IRS or other federal agency experience strongly preferred

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (preferred). 

Benefits and Perks

TestPros offers competitive salary, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, 3 weeks of paid vacation, 2 weeks of paid federal holidays, education/training and professional certifications, 401(k) retirement plan with up to 4% company match, opportunities for professional growth and much more!  All benefits are per TestPros current policies and are subject to change without notice.  Benefits are available to full-time employees only.

Top Skills

Adobe Pdf Tools
Excel
Microsoft Word
PowerPoint
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The Company
HQ: Sterling, VA
38 Employees
Year Founded: 1988

What We Do

TestPros brings the latest relevant software life-cycle process methodologies, process improvement methods, test/QA methodologies, tools and industry best-practice knowledge to our customers. We continue to push the boundaries of technology by developing exciting and innovative IT services for the global market.

We have a culture of innovation where our employees can make a difference, and are always looking for the best and brightest talent to join our team and further their career. Like-minded, dynamic individuals are encouraged to apply.

Established in 1988, TestPros provides Independent Assessment and Security Services. Our range of services includes Cybersecurity, Testing, Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), Quality Assurance, Software/Systems Testing, Automated Testing, Test Range/Test Lab operations, Section 508/WCAG Accessibility, Program Management, Oversight, Cyber Security, FedRAMP Cloud Security, 800-171, Information Assurance, Software Assurance, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Help Desk, and software lifecycle services.

TestPros supports both government and commercial clients. On the government side, we are a prime contractor on the DHS EAGLE II vehicle in Functional Category 3. We have many other contract vehicles, including a GSA MAS and GSA VETS2, which make us easy to engage. On the commercial side, we work with companies ranging from small start-ups looking to validate the functionality of their products under development, to Fortune 50 corporations augmenting their test operations or independently verifying the security (RMF, ISO/IEC 27000 series) and accessibility (WCAG / Section 508) compliance of their products.

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