Technical Writer

Spatial Front • Arlington, VA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Spatial Front, Inc. (SFI) , a two-time USA Today Top Workplaces awardee and Washington Top Workplaces honoree, is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will produce clear, accurate, and user-friendly technical documentation supporting Federal Government IT programs. This role requires strong writing and communication skills, along with experience documenting complex technical systems, processes, and procedures . As a valued member of the SFI team, you will play a critical role in translating technical concepts into accessible documentation and helping deliver mission-critical capabilities to our Federal Government customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in English, Technical Writing, or related field.
• 3 years of technical writing, 1 year of software documentation.
• Demonstrated expertise in: Technical documentation, user manuals, process documentation, content management, editing.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance or be able to obtain one.

Nice To Haves

• STC (Society for Technical Communication) certification or equivalent.
• Experience producing technical documentation for DoD or federal agency IT programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Confluence, or MadCap Flare.
• Familiarity with DITA or structured authoring methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system manuals, user guides, API documentation, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, and subject matter experts to gather and validate technical content.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible documentation for diverse audiences.
• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure version control and document lifecycle management.
• Ensure all documentation meets federal plain language standards, style guides, and Section 508 requirements.
• Review and edit documentation produced by other team members for accuracy and clarity.
• Manage documentation, deliverable schedules, and coordinate reviews with government stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level