Senior Technical Writer (Federal)

HCRC is currently seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical documentation, strong collaboration skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee the collection, organization, preparation, editing, and revision of various documents supporting program execution reports and deliverables.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of technical professionals 
• Work closely with counterparts to author, edit, and proofread technical documents including Strategy Documents, Technical Design Packages, Implementation Plans, and other technical documentation.
• Gather requirements from users and stakeholders to prepare comprehensive user and program documentation.
• Ensure all documents adhere to program standards 
• Lead the authorship and collaborate with team members in the development of documents.
• Manage multiple documentation assignments simultaneously while working closely with technical staff.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in drafting, formatting, and editing technical publications and proposals, including proficiency with the MS Office Suite.
• Experience using review tools for team feedback and updates.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to take notes during meetings.
• Proven experience working with system engineers, software engineers, and program management to translate technical information into clear, concise documentation, including user manuals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks effectively, both independently and in collaboration with a team.
• Independent thinker capable of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a team/collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Recent experience on a system/software development program compiling, editing, and publishing CDRL documentation.
• Solid understanding of DID formats.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Proficiency with JIRA/Confluence for documentation purposes.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply for the Senior Technical Writer position at HCRC.