Technical Writer - Applied Research Solutions

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a skilled Technical Writer experienced in documenting complex, structured data environments and policy‑driven technical processes. This role supports an enterprise digitization effort by creating clear, high-quality documentation for data models, structured vocabularies, technical workflows, and associated tools used across a high‑assurance environment.

Why Work with us?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Responsibilities include:

• Document data models, structured vocabularies, controlled terminology, and the relationships between data objects.
• Produce user‑focused guides and reference materials explaining how to navigate and interact with the tools, data structures, and knowledge frameworks developed by the project team.
• Create clear descriptions of end‑to‑end workflows, including actors involved, information transformations, system interactions, and decision logic.
• Develop training content, presentations, and demonstrations that assist stakeholders in understanding and adopting new digital workflows and data structures.
• Synthesize and organize inputs from SME interviews, workshops, working groups, and technical reviews into structured documentation.
• Document design considerations, integration points, interoperability requirements, and risk‑related guidance provided by engineering and architecture teams.
• Produce supporting materials for project reviews, technical exchange sessions, and recurring status updates.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• 4–5 years of experience producing highly technical documentation in domains such as data engineering, systems engineering, digital transformation, knowledge management, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to document complex data structures, schemas, workflows, and system interactions.
• Experience working with or d