Atlas Technologies

Technical Writer

Atlas Technologies

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Alexandria • Virginia • United States

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About the role

  • Create and maintain technical documentation including user guides, system manuals, SOPs, FAQs, and knowledge base articles
  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise written content
  • Collaborate with developers, engineers, and support teams to gather and validate technical information
  • Document software applications, workflows, APIs, and system configurations
  • Develop and maintain documentation standards, templates, and style guides
  • Review and edit existing documentation for accuracy, clarity, and consistency
  • Ensure documentation is kept up to date with system changes and releases
  • Support compliance, audit, and governance documentation requirements
  • Manage document versioning and approval processes
  • Organize documentation repositories and improve content discoverability

Requirements

  • Must be a United States Citizen.
  • Must possess and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance.
  • Strong technical writing and editing skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience documenting software, IT systems, or business processes
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
  • Ability to manage multiple documentation projects and deadlines
  • Proficiency with documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Word, Markdown)
  • Basic understanding of software development lifecycles and IT concepts
  • Experience documenting Power Platform, Microsoft 365, or enterprise systems (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, or ITIL environments (preferred)
  • Experience with diagrams and visuals (Visio, Lucidchart, Draw.io) (preferred)
  • Knowledge of accessibility and documentation standards (preferred)
  • Technical background or prior experience in IT, development, or support role (preferred)
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Generous benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
technical writingeditingdocumentation standardssoftware documentationIT systems documentationbusiness processes documentationversioningaccessibility standardsdiagramsvisuals
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailproject managementcollaborationclarityconsistencyorganizationvalidationcommitment to accuracystakeholder engagement
Certifications
Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Level Security Clearance