Halvik

Sr. Technical Writer

Halvik Alexandria, Virginia, United States

IT Services and IT Consulting · 201-500 employees

18 h ago
technical-writer Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Technical Writer will develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation including SOPs, user guides, and reports to support IT modernization initiatives. They will collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts to translate complex technical concepts into clear content for various stakeholders.

What they look for

Technical writing Editing Documentation development Standard operating procedures User guides Implementation guides Technical reports Knowledge management Microsoft Office Visio Agile Scrum IT modernization Cybersecurity Cloud Software development

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess at least 10 years of professional experience, preferably within a Federal environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and experience with technical documentation and Agile methodologies are required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Short-term disability insurance Long-term disability insurance 11 federal holidays Paid time off Performance-based incentives 401(k) with company matching Flexible spending accounts Tuition assistance Charitable contribution matching

Full description

Halvik Corp delivers a wide range of services to 13 executive agencies and 15 independent agencies. Halvik is a highly successful WOB business with more than 50 prime contracts and 500+ professionals delivering Digital Services, Advanced Analytics, Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Cyber Security and Cutting-Edge Technology across the US Government. Be a part of something special!

Position Overview

Halvik is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support an emerging technology program. The position requires a skilled technical professional responsible for developing, editing, reviewing, and maintaining technical and program documentation supporting IT modernization initiatives and ongoing operations in support of a customer's mission-critical requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and audience-appropriate documentation for technical, operational, and executive stakeholders.

Core Responsibilities

  • Develop, edit, review, and maintain technical documentation supporting technology initiatives, programs and operations.
  • Create system documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, implementation guides, training materials, knowledge articles, and technical reports.
  • Collaborate with technical team members, including engineers, technical specialists, subject matter experts, quality assurance specialists, and program managers to gather information and document technical processes.
  • Translate complex technical information into clear and concise written products for technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Follow established standards, templates, style guides, governance requirements, and quality expectations.
  • Review technical content for completeness, clarity, accuracy, grammar, formatting, and alignment with program requirements.
  • Support knowledge management and continuous improvement initiatives to improve documentation quality, control, accessibility, and usability.
  • Maintain documentation repositories and assist with organization of program records and artifacts.

Minimum Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor's degree.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of professional experience, ideally within a Federal environment. (Can substitute experience with education: MA/MS degree or higher and 8 years of experience OR 14 years of experience.)
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience using Microsoft Office products including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.

Preferred Expertise

  • Demonstrated success supporting Federal contracts.
  • Experience developing technical documentation, SOPs, user guides, process documentation, or engineering artifacts.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum delivery methodologies and enterprise IT practices for software development, cloud, and cybersecurity programs.
  • Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical content into terms suitable for executive and government stakeholders.
  • Experience working with technical teams including software developers, engineers, cybersecurity professionals, or architects.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Privacy Policy – Halvik Corp

Halvik offers a competitive full benefits package including:

Company-supported medical, dental, vision, life, STD, and LTD insurance

Benefits include 11 federal holidays and PTO

Eligible employees may receive performance-based incentives in recognition of individual and/or team achievements.

401(k) with company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts for commuter, medical, and dependent care expenses

Tuition Assistance

Charitable Contribution matching

Halvik Corp is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Halvik's pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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