Technical Writer

Job Overview & Responsibilities

Mythics is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Technical Writer to support one of our defense consulting programs. The Technical Writer will develop, edit, and maintain technical, operational, and program documentation that supports technology implementations, cybersecurity compliance, cloud modernization, and enterprise IT initiatives. This individual will work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, cybersecurity professionals, and government stakeholders to produce clear, accurate, and compliant documentation.

The ideal candidate has experience supporting government contracts and understands the documentation standards required for federal agencies, including NIST, RMF, FedRAMP, and other compliance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation for IT consulting engagements.

Create system documentation, implementation guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, administrator guides, and training materials.

Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.

Collaborate with project managers, solution architects, cloud engineers, cybersecurity professionals, and business analysts to gather technical information.

Develop and maintain project documentation, including:

• System Design Documents (SDDs)

• Architecture Diagrams

• Configuration Guides

• Installation Guides

• Operations & Maintenance Manuals

• Knowledge Base Articles

• Release Notes

• Process Documentation

Support proposal efforts by contributing technical content, staffing descriptions, management plans, and past performance documentation.

Assist cybersecurity teams with documentation supporting RMF, NIST, FedRAMP, CMMC, or ATO initiatives, including:

• System Security Plans (SSPs)

• Policies and Procedures

• Security Control Narratives

• POA&Ms

Configuration Management documentation

Ensure documentation complies with client standards, organizational templates, branding guidelines, and contractual requirements.

Conduct document reviews for quality, consistency, grammar, formatting, and technical accuracy.

Maintain document repositories and version control using collaboration platforms such as SharePoint, Confluence, or Microsoft Teams.

Support knowledge management initiatives by organizing and maintaining reusable documentation assets.

Coordinate document reviews and approvals with internal stakeholders and government customers.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Communications, Journalism, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

3+ years of technical writing experience supporting IT, software, cloud, or cybersecurity projects.

Experience supporting federal, DoD, or state/local government programs.

Excellent written, verbal, editing, and proofreading skills.

Experience developing documentation from interviews with subject matter experts.

Strong understanding of document lifecycle management and version control.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio).

Experience with SharePoint, Confluence, Adobe Acrobat, or similar collaboration/document management platforms.

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced consulting environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting federal government contractors or system integrators.

Oracle EPM experience

Familiarity with:

• NIST 800-53

• RMF

• FedRAMP

• CMMC

• FISMA

• DoD cybersecurity documentation

Experience documenting cloud environments such as Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.

Knowledge of Agile or Scrum software development methodologies.

Experience supporting software implementation or systems integration projects.

Familiarity with diagramming tools such as Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or Draw.io.

Company Overview

As a federal government contractor and a recipient of federal funding, Mythics and Emergent is required to abide by the Drug-Free Workplace Act, which requires Mythics and Emergent to provide a drug-free workplace, among other obligations. As part of this effort, Mythics and Emergent requires pre-employment drug tests for all candidates for employment. Please note that marijuana (including medical marijuana) is designated as a controlled substance under federal law and will be screened for in the drug test.

Why work at Mythics?

Because at Mythics, YOU count! At Mythics, our Corporate Values are at the foundation of everything we do. Our values, Respect – Empathy – Excellence – Fun (REEF), have created an environment that fosters creative thinking, respects your contributions, and accepts nothing less than excellence in serving our customers. At Mythics, you will experience a truly enjoyable corporate culture. But don’t just take our word for it!

Enjoy Tailored Benefits to Suit Your Needs with our Flexible Options. Our benefit options include:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans

• Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan

• Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options

• Legal Resources

Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off

• Employee referral program

• Employee recognition, gift and reward program

• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

• Remote or hybrid work options

• Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties

• Health and wellness-focused activities

• Relaxation Spaces

• In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks

• Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

Founded in 2000, Mythics is an award-winning Oracle systems integrator, consulting firm, managed services provider and elite Oracle platinum resale partner. Our business model is all about deep knowledge of Oracle technologies and business processes. We offer procurement and Oracle systems integration expertise across the full range of Oracle cloud, software, support, hardware, engineered systems, and appliances. It’s a focus that gives us the critical business experience and the Oracle technology advantage you need to succeed.

Mythics, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable federal, state, and/or local law, all qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, or other factors protected by law. We offer equal opportunity in compensation, advancement opportunities, and all other terms and conditions of employment. As a federal government contractor, Mythics has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program relating to individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, which sets forth the policies, practices and procedures to which the Company is committed in order to ensure that its policy of nondiscrimination and affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans is followed. For those unable to complete an online application, alternative methods are available by contacting accommodationrequests@mythics.com. For more information about Federal laws prohibiting job discrimination, please read Know Your Rights.