Technical Writer - Senior - Guidehouse

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What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Technical Writer – Senior to support a large-scale federal technology program operating within secure and classified environments. This role requires a skilled technical communications professional responsible for developing, editing, reviewing, and maintaining technical and program documentation supporting enterprise IT operations, modernization initiatives, and mission-critical services. The ideal candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate documentation for technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Develop, edit, review, and maintain technical documentation supporting enterprise technology programs and operations.

Create system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, implementation guides, training materials, knowledge articles, and technical reports.

Support development of program deliverables, technical artifacts, engineering documentation, briefings, and status reports.

Collaborate with engineers, architects, developers, cybersecurity personnel, program managers, and operational staff to gather information and document technical processes.

Translate complex technical information into clear and concise written products for technical and non-technical audiences.

Ensure documentation follows established standards, templates, style guides, governance requirements, and quality expectations.

Support configuration management and document control processes to ensure accuracy and consistency across published materials.

Review technical content for completeness, clarity, accuracy, grammar, formatting, and alignment with program requirements.

Assist with preparation of executive briefings, presentation materials, operational updates, and stakeholder communications.

Support knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives to improve documentation quality, accessibility, and usability.

Maintain documentation repositories and assist with organization of program records and artifacts.

What You Will Need

Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI eligibility.

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Information Systems, Technical Writing, or a related discipline, or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

SIX (6) or more years of experience creating technical documentation supporting complex information technology environments.

Experience developing technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, process documentation, or engineering artifacts.

Experience working with technical teams including software developers, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, or architects.