Technical Writer II (DoD)

TL;DR

Technical Writer II (IT/DoD): Creating and maintaining mission-critical IT documentation and contract deliverables for DoD and DoW enterprise systems with an accent on technical specifications, compliance, and reporting. Focus on translating complex technical data into SOPs, user manuals, and CDRLs while ensuring adherence to RMF and DoD guidelines.

Location: On-site in Huntsville, AL (Redstone Arsenal). Must possess active Secret clearance to start.

Company

hirify.global provides adaptive innovation and technical integration to support national security and critical civilian missions.

What you will do

• Author and maintain comprehensive IT system documentation, including SOPs, user manuals, API documentation, and system architecture guides.
• Develop and manage recurring contract deliverables (CDRLs) such as Monthly Status Reports, technical White Papers, and performance dashboards.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity teams to synthesize technical details into standardized documentation.
• Ensure all deliverables adhere to DoD guidelines and Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation standards.
• Conduct peer reviews, copyediting, and formatting checks to ensure accuracy and professional presentation.
• Manage document version control and repositories within DoD-approved systems (Confluence, SharePoint) at Impact Level 5 (IL5).

Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance is required to start.
• 3-5 years of professional technical writing experience.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting a DoD or federal IT contract.
• Proven experience creating Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables.
• Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Communications, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence, and Jira.

Nice to have

• CompTIA Security+ or Certified Technical Professional (CTP) certification.
• Experience with Markdown, HTML/CSS, or generating documentation from GitHub/GitLab.
• Familiarity with DoDAF, ITIL v4 processes, and DoD Records Management tenets.
• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture driven by the "6Hs": Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
• Collaborative environment focused on supporting vital national interests.
• Emphasis on integrity, transparency, and a tireless work ethic.
• Supportive team atmosphere where collective success is celebrated.