Technical Writer

Job Summary

To shape the documentation foundation of a mission-critical Department of Veterans Affairs cloud platform, the full-time remote Technical Writer will produce, edit, and maintain a comprehensive suite of technical and operational documents for VA staff and millions of Veterans.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, edit, format, and finalize technical documentation and formal deliverables in coordination with program management
• Produce and maintain weekly progress reports and monthly deliverables reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with Section 508 requirements
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation suitable for both technical audiences and VA executive leadership

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in technical writing, English, communications, information technology, or a related field
• 5 years of experience in technical writing for cloud platforms and enterprise IT systems
• Experience producing federal government technical documentation, including project management plans and architecture packages
• Knowledge of SAFe Agile methodology and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Jira, and Confluence
• Active Federal Civilian Public Trust clearance and U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency