Abile Group, Inc.

Technical Writer

Abile Group, Inc. · Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · $150K/yr

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

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About the role

The technical writer will create, edit, and maintain various technical documents including system manuals, SOPs, and engineering documentation. They will collaborate with SMEs and engineers to ensure documentation accuracy and compliance with federal and customer standards.

What they look for

Technical writing Systems engineering Cybersecurity Software development IT operations Confluence SharePoint Jira Git Adobe Acrobat Visio Agile Proposal writing NIST standards RMF documentation

Requirements

Candidates must possess a TS/SCI clearance and have 5 to 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or equivalent advanced degree experience. Proficiency in documentation tools and a strong understanding of technical concepts like cybersecurity and systems engineering are required.

Benefits

Medical Dental Paid time off 401(k) with employer match Annual bonuses Short-term incentives Long-term incentives

Full description

Overview

Abile Group has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a potential Technical Writer supporting a DoD Customer's Classified Network Services. The mission will include Operations, Compliance, Cyber Security, Customer Service, and Engineering. The right Information Systems Security Engineer candidate will possess the below skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Creates, edits, and maintains a wide range of technical documents, including system manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), user guides, engineering documentation, training materials, and contract deliverables.
  • Translates highly technical information into clear, concise, and accessible content for both technical and non‑technical audiences.
  • Collaborates with engineers, SMEs, developers, analysts, and program leadership to gather source material and validate technical accuracy.
  • Ensures all documentation complies with customer standards, contract requirements, and applicable federal guidelines (e.g., DoD, DHS, IC, NIST).
  • Develops and maintains document templates, style guides, and version‑control processes to support documentation consistency.
  • Reviews and edits documents for grammar, clarity, organization, and compliance with Peraton and customer standards.
  • Supports proposal writing, technical volumes, and other business development documentation as needed.
  • Manages documentation repositories and configuration control using approved tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Git, Jira).
  • Provides mentorship or guidance to junior writers and contribute to documentation process improvements.
  • Participates in technical meetings, design reviews, and customer briefings to capture requirements and updates.

Qualifications

Clearance Required: TS/SCI.

Degree and Years of Experience: 5 to 8 years with BS/BA or 3 to 5 years with MS/MA or 0 to 2 years with PhD.

Required Skills:

  • Demonstrated ability to produce high‑quality documentation with minimal supervision.
  • Strong understanding of technical concepts such as systems engineering, cybersecurity, software development, or IT operations.
  • Proficiency with documentation tools such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Confluence, SharePoint, Visio, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment and manage multiple concurrent deliverables.
  • Experience with Agile development environments and tools (Jira, GitLab, etc.)

Desired Skills:

  • Experience supporting DoD, IC, or federal civilian agencies.
  • Familiarity with NIST standards, RMF documentation, or system accreditation packages.
  • Knowledge of XML‑based documentation or structured authoring tools.
  • Experience contributing to proposals or technical volumes.

Max Salary: $149,718.68

The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by factors including, but not limited to geographic location, position requirements, Federal Government contract labor categories, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications.

Salary is just one component of Abile Group's total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. Abile Group provides a comprehensive package of benefits including employer subsidized Medical and Dental, generous PTO, and 401(k) with Employer match after 90 days of employment.

About Abile Group, Inc.

Abile Group, founded in July 2004 to support the Intelligence Community and its contractors across Enterprise Analytics, IT & Systems Engineering, and Program & Project Management, merged with Valiant Solutions in January 2026 - an established provider of cybersecurity technologies and services for Federal Agencies since 2005. Together, this partnership creates a stronger, more integrated cybersecurity organization with expanded opportunities for employees, deeper technical collaboration, and a unified mission. With significant experience serving the Federal Government, we remain dedicated to our employees and clients and seek high‑performing professionals who excel at providing guidance, developing solutions, and delivering implementation support that blends industry best practices with client expertise and Abile’s broad technical capabilities.

Hiring Statement

Abile is committed to hiring the most qualified and best fit person for the job - always has, always will. Anyone requiring reasonable accommodations should email careers@abilegroup.com with requested details. A member of the HR team will respond to your request within 2 business days.

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