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21 Days AgoSaved
In-Office or Remote
Chicago, IL, USA
Entry level
Entry level
Professional Services • Consulting
Develop AI-assisted course content, LMS modules, assessments, SOPs, process documentation, and training videos. Establish content standards, reusable templates, prompts, quality-review procedures, versioning, and update governance. Interview stakeholders to translate operational knowledge into clear, structured learning and workflow materials. This is a remote, solo, fixed-scope contract requiring a candidate-proposed RFQ covering approach, timeline, hours, cost, assumptions, risks, and deliverables.
Top Skills: AILearning Management Systems (Lms)LlmsMindsmithSynthesia
21 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Gaithersburg, MD, USA
66K-119K Annually
Senior level
66K-119K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software
Develops and maintains technical documentation for GEOINT systems and software supporting national-security missions. Responsibilities include translating complex technical concepts, creating user guides, SOPs, manuals, release notes, and system documentation, collaborating with engineers and subject-matter experts, validating technical information, and managing multiple assignments in classified environments.
Top Skills: APIsAWSAzureCi/CdConfluenceContainersDevsecopsDitaGitJIRAMarkdownXML
2 Hours AgoSaved
In-Office
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Aerospace • Defense • Manufacturing
Writes and manages technical, management, and past-performance proposal volumes for defense and space solicitations. Analyzes RFP requirements, develops compliance matrices and annotated outlines, translates complex aerospace and autonomous-systems concepts into evaluator-ready content, coordinates inputs across technical and business teams, and manages schedules and submission logistics. The role requires familiarity with FAR, DFARS, multiple acquisition vehicles, and U.S. defense and space customers.
23 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Fort George G Meade, MD, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Hardware • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Prepare, review, revise, publish, and maintain operational doctrine, directives, guidance, implementation plans, and standard operating procedures. Coordinate with subject matter experts, organize technical content for target audiences, ensure accuracy, maintain documentation libraries, and support senior leaders within the CNO mission organization. The role requires strong editing, communication, documentation management, Confluence expertise, and familiarity with SharePoint and government policies.
Top Skills: Adobe AcrobatAtlassian ConfluenceAtlassian JiraMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft SharepointMicrosoft Word
Reposted 24 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
San Diego, CA, USA
91K-109K Annually
Junior
91K-109K Annually
Junior
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Consulting • Cybersecurity
Produce and maintain technical documentation (user guides, SOPs, security docs) for complex software and hardware systems. Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders, use GitLab for issue tracking, manage version control with configuration management, and ensure documentation meets project and DoW standards.
Top Skills: GitlabHTMLImage Editing ToolsLinuxMadcap FlareMicrosoft WordSelinuxVMware
One Month AgoSaved
In-Office
Eden Prairie, MN, USA
113K-193K Annually
Senior level
113K-193K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
Leads technically complex documentation and information architecture for a large healthcare platform knowledge site. Creates architecture guides, API references, conceptual documentation, templates, and content frameworks; manages docset hierarchy, navigation, metadata, and structured authoring standards. Partners with engineering teams, reviews and edits complex content, mentors writers, and ensures quality, accessibility, consistency, and discoverability across documentation ecosystems.
Top Skills: Draw.IoFigmaGitGitMarkdownMermaidMicrosoft VisioOpenapiRestructuredtextSwaggerWcag
25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Washington, DC, USA
51K-82K Annually
Senior level
51K-82K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Security • Cybersecurity • Defense
Develops and maintains accurate technical documentation by translating complex information from engineers and subject matter experts into system documentation, architecture diagrams, interface specifications, data dictionaries, user guides, and operational procedures. Manages documentation repositories and collaborates with cross-functional teams using tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Jira, Microsoft Office, and Visio. Supports secure government communications programs.
Top Skills: ConfluenceJIRAMicrosoft Office SuiteSharepointVisio
25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Penrose, CO, USA
35-41 Annually
Mid level
35-41 Annually
Mid level
Aerospace
Creates, maintains, and controls regulatory, operational, quality, safety, and manufacturing documentation. Develops SOPs, work instructions, hazard analyses, safety plans, training materials, quality records, and technical data packages. Collaborates with engineering, production, safety, quality, chemistry, and HR teams to ensure documentation reflects validated processes and regulatory requirements. Supports document reviews, revision control, audit findings, CAPA records, training records, and compliance deadlines in an onsite regulated manufacturing environment.
Top Skills: Controlled Document SoftwareDocument Management SoftwareExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft VisioMicrosoft WordQuality Management Systems
25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Madison, WI, USA
Junior
Junior
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
Authors, edits, reviews, and maintains scientific and manufacturing documentation for biologics development and manufacturing programs. Collaborates with scientists, manufacturing, quality, and subject matter experts to ensure accuracy, consistency, completeness, and GMP compliance. Prepares client-facing reports, manages multiple documentation projects, identifies discrepancies, and supports improvements to documentation processes, templates, and workflows.
Top Skills: Data Integrity RequirementsGmp Documentation PracticesExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft Word
Reposted 25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Huntsville, AL, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Aerospace
Develops and revises Army TMDE technical manuals, calibration procedures, SOPs, XML-based digital publications, and sustainment documentation. Interprets engineering drawings, provisioning data, SMR codes, and maintenance requirements; creates drawing trees and technical data packages; validates content with engineers and subject matter experts; and maintains compliance with Army documentation standards and configuration controls.
Top Skills: Ietm Authoring ToolsMil-Std 40051-2DSgmlXML
25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Hanscom AFB, MA, USA
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
100K-120K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
Creates and edits technical papers, manuals, policies, specifications, reports, user guides, procedures, and training materials for a Department of Defense program. Translates complex technical information into audience-specific documentation, collaborates with engineers and program stakeholders, maintains document libraries and version control, and performs final editorial and formatting reviews. Uses Microsoft Office and desktop publishing tools. This is an onsite role requiring an active Top Secret clearance and 10% travel.
Top Skills: Desktop Publishing SoftwareDocument Version ControlMicrosoft AccessExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft Word
25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Information Technology • Software • Consulting
Reviews and tracks government technical reports for grammar, formatting, classification markings, and publication readiness. Advises authors on errors and applies report-writing guidelines. Requires intelligence reporting experience, familiarity with NASIC formats, a science or engineering bachelor’s degree, eight years of relevant experience, U.S. citizenship, and TS/SCI clearance. This is an on-site position at Wright-Patterson AFB and is contingent upon contract award.
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25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
80K-95K Annually
Junior
80K-95K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Professional Services • Cybersecurity
Prepares, reviews, revises, and maintains technical documentation for software, systems, hardware, operations, testing, installation, configuration, and end users. Creates code documentation, implementation guides, data-flow documentation, and technical publications using engineering resources and technical drawings. Collaborates with customers and senior leadership to produce polished documents and graphics for internal and external distribution.
Reposted One Month AgoSaved
Hybrid
Post Falls, ID, USA
21-21 Hourly
Entry level
21-21 Hourly
Entry level
eCommerce • Legal Tech • Professional Services • Software • Data Privacy
As a Legal Researcher and Technical Writer, you will monitor corporate acts, interpret regulations, and write technical documents for internal and client use.
25 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Washington, DC, USA
110K-120K Annually
Mid level
110K-120K Annually
Mid level
Healthtech • Software
Drafts, formats, edits, and quality-checks technical, acquisition, policy, status, and meeting documents for a federal cybersecurity program. Maintains templates, style consistency, version control, and review comments while protecting government information and CUI. Requires strong technical writing, editing, communication, Microsoft Office, and federal program experience.
Top Skills: Microsoft Office Suite
3 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Northford, CT, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Cloud • Enterprise Web • Hardware • Information Technology • Internet of Things • Robotics • Semiconductor
Create, maintain, and manage technical documentation for embedded and IoT hardware products, including API guides, SDK documentation, manuals, troubleshooting content, diagrams, and reference materials. Collaborate with engineering, product, QA, support, and offshore teams; manage documentation projects alongside product releases; review other writers’ work; mentor junior writers; support localization; and maintain documentation standards using advanced authoring and content management tools.
Top Skills: Adobe FramemakerAta 100ConfluenceEmbedded SystemsIec/Ieee 82079-1IllustratorIndesignIotIso 2651XIso/Awi 21999JIRAMadcap FlareMicrosoft WordS1000DSAPTeamcenterVdi 2770XML
26 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
South San Francisco, CA, USA
Internship
Internship
Aerospace • Hardware • Logistics • Robotics • Software • Transportation
Assist the Technical Writing team with reviewing, editing, restructuring, and updating manuals, procedures, guides, troubleshooting content, and onboarding materials. Improve information architecture and documentation usability, clarify technical concepts, identify content gaps, and collaborate with writers, engineers, and operations partners to validate accuracy and incorporate feedback.
Top Skills: Ai ToolsContent Management SystemsVersion Control Systems
26 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Chantilly, VA, USA
Expert/Leader
Expert/Leader
Security
Writes, edits, researches, and organizes technical documentation including SOPs, manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Establishes editorial standards, develops graphics and presentations, coordinates submissions with the PMO, and manages writing assignments and schedules. The role requires researching cloud technologies, maintaining consistent terminology and style, and coordinating a small team of writers.
Top Skills: Cloud ComputingConfluenceExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSharepoint
26 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Huntsville, AL, USA
Junior
Junior
Aerospace • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
Develops and edits technical documentation, including manuals, user guides, reports, SOPs, and training materials, while ensuring compliance with military standards. Collaborates with engineers, developers, and business partners to explain complex information clearly. Creates supporting graphics and presentations, participates in software testing as part of the IVV&E team, and tracks project deliverables and performance metrics. The role supports the TOP-T defense mission integration tool on-site at Redstone Arsenal.
Top Skills: Microsoft 365ExcelMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft Word
26 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
22101, Mc Lean, VA, USA
35-40 Hourly
Senior level
35-40 Hourly
Senior level
Information Technology
Researches, writes, edits, and fact-checks technical reports, magazine features, manuals, newsletters, and research documents. Collaborates with engineers and technical staff to clarify complex concepts, ensures adherence to GPO and Chicago style standards, maintains Section 508 compliance, manages permissions, and oversees document quality, version control, and production through multiple edit cycles.
Top Skills: Chicago Manual Of StyleDocument Version ControlGpo Style ManualSection 508
One Month AgoSaved
Hybrid
Waltham, MA, USA
94K-160K Annually
Senior level
94K-160K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • HR Tech • Information Technology • Productivity • Software • Automation
Creates technical documentation, tutorials, learning paths, implementation guidance, and best practices for ServiceNow platform development experiences. Partners with product managers, engineers, designers, and developer experience teams to translate complex technical concepts into actionable content for developers, administrators, and solution builders. Builds prototypes, explores web technologies, identifies content gaps, maintains DITA-based documentation, improves content processes, and contributes to content strategy and customer enablement.
Top Skills: APIsCSSDitaHTMLJavaScriptServicenowWeb ComponentsXML
One Month AgoSaved
In-Office or Remote
12 Locations
90K-130K Annually
Senior level
90K-130K Annually
Senior level
Productivity • Software • App development • Automation
Create, update, and maintain developer-focused documentation for SDKs and APIs, including technical guides, concepts, code samples, and release notes. Collaborate with engineers, product managers, architects, and developer experience teams to ensure technical accuracy, consistent style, and effective information architecture. Test documentation and SDK applications, troubleshoot issues, incorporate stakeholder feedback, and support AI-ready, machine-readable documentation practices.
Top Skills: APIsCi/CdCmakeDockerGitGitGradleJavadocJson SchemaMavenNpmNugetOpenapiPipRagSdksSemantic SearchSwagger
Reposted 4 Days AgoSaved
In-Office
Baltimore, MD, USA
75K-90K
Mid level
75K-90K
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Software • Defense
Create software requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, user and developer documentation, and release notes for maritime autonomy systems. Partner with engineers and operators to clarify system behavior, support real-world deployments, and ensure documentation evolves with the software. Establish documentation standards, templates, version-control practices, and scalable knowledge-sharing processes. The role requires software documentation experience, engineering-environment familiarity, strong communication skills, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.
Top Skills: Ci/CdConfluenceGitMarkdown
27 Days AgoSaved
Hybrid
Menasha, WI, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Productivity • Design
Creates and edits technical specifications, software documentation, equipment manuals, operating instructions, and work instructions. Independently manages documentation projects, collaborates with stakeholders and subject matter experts, defines document structure and design, maintains revision records, proofreads others’ work, and ensures materials meet customer and internal standards.
Top Skills: Authoring ToolsCcmsMS OfficeSmartsheet
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In-Office
Reston, VA, USA
100K-175K Annually
Senior level
100K-175K Annually
Senior level
Information Technology • Consulting
Creates and maintains technical documentation for cloud services, CI/CD tools, and container infrastructure. Develops SOPs, runbooks, user guides, diagrams, workflows, roadmaps, templates, and documentation standards. Works with engineers and government stakeholders to translate technical changes into accurate guidance, verifies content, governs knowledge assets, and independently manages deliverables in an Agile environment while using approved automation and AI tools.
Top Skills: AgileCi/CdCloud ServicesConfluenceContainer-Based InfrastructureDrupalGitlab
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