Technical Writer, Senior The Opportunity: Support a mission-critical U.S. Army program by developing and maintaining accurate, usable technical documentation for a deployed software system. Translate complex engineering and operational information into clear instructions and contractual deliverables that help government stakeholders, system administrators, maintainers, and end users operate and sustain the system. Partner with software developers, systems engineers, testers, configuration management personnel, and government subject matter experts (SMEs) to create and update Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, software user and administrator manuals, installation and configuration guides, operational procedures, and system configuration documentation. Independently coordinate reviews, resolve comments, verify technical content, and keep publications aligned with approved system baselines and software releases. Bring a disciplined technical-writing mindset to a collaborative software development environment. This is a documentation role, not a software development position. This position is located in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Join us. The world can't wait. You Have: 5+ years of experience performing technical writing and editing for software applications, information technology systems, or systems engineering programs, including developing technical manuals, operating procedures, and system documentation Experience developing, reviewing, and delivering CDRL documentation, including interpreting applicable Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), contractual content and formatting requirements, and government review comments to produce complete, compliant, and on-time deliverables Experience authoring and maintaining documentation for deployed software systems, including user or administrator manuals, installation and configuration procedures, troubleshooting guidance, and system configuration records Ability to keep content accurate as software versions and approved configurations change Ability to independently gather and validate complex information with software developers, systems engineers, testers, configuration management personnel, and government SMEs and apply sound information architecture, rigorous editing and quality control, and document review and version-management practices using tools such as Microsoft Office or SharePoint Secret clearance HS diploma or GED Nice If You Have: Experience supporting U.S. Army or other DoD software acquisition, fielding, modernization, or sustainment programs, including military documentation conventions, controlled unclassified information (CUI), and applicable distribution or security markings Experience supporting configuration management and change control through document baselines, revision histories, engineering change requests, release traceability, document repositories, or change control board (CCB) review activities Experience using Git, GitLab, or GitHub for documentation version control and collaborative review, including branches and pull or merge requests, Markdown, AsciiDoc, or docs-as-code authoring formats Experience working within Agile software delivery teams such as Scrum or Kanban and using Jira, Azure DevOps, or Confluence to coordinate documentation with sprint work, user stories, defects, and release schedules Experience improving documentation quality and delivery through automation, reusable templates, structured content, automated checks, or streamlined publishing workflows, including appropriately approved AI-assisted documentation tools where authorized Experience producing user-centered technical content with process diagrams, annotated screenshots, decision trees, or task-based instructions including Section 508 accessibility practices and tools such as Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Snagit, or MadCap Flare Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), software releases, deployment and configuration concepts, software interfaces or APIs, and test or verification activities sufficient to document technical behavior and workflows without writing production code Clearance: Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required. Compensation At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. Identity Statement As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Candidate AI Usage Policy AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work Model Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings. Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility. Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law. About Booz Allen Booz Allen is an advanced technology company. We build commercial-grade products and solutions for America’s most critical defense, civil, and national security priorities. 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