Technical Writer

Applied Research Solutions

Technical Writer documenting complex data environments and technical workflows. Supporting a digitization effort by creating clear, high-quality documentation for various tools and models.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 documenting JSON schemas, ontologies, taxonomies, or structured data models
Ability to translate SME-level explanations into clear written content for technical and non-technical audiences
Must have a Secret Clearance.
Experience documenting policy-driven or compliance-sensitive technical environments (Preferred)
Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts, data governance, or controlled terminology management (Preferred)
Background developing training materials for complex technical systems (Preferred)
Experience supporting Government or highly regulated technical programs (Preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

technical documentationdata structuresJSON schemasontologiestaxonomiesworkflowssystem interactionsdata governancecontrolled terminology managementtraining materials

Soft Skills

communicationsynthesisorganizationstakeholder engagementtranslation of technical contentpresentation skillscollaborationadaptabilityattention to detailproblem-solving

Certifications

Secret Clearance