Technical Writer

The posting, as Accenture Federal Services wrote it

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We are seeking a Technical Writer with experience producing clear, accurate documentation for complex software and hardware systems. This role involves working both independently and with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to create and maintain a variety of technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain documentation, including user guides, SOPs, required deliverables, and security-related documents for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Create technical content that is clear, accurate, user-friendly, and meets DoW and project standards.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to gather and verify information.
• Use an issue tracking system (GitLab) to monitor development progress and provide documentation support as systems evolve.
• Work with the government Configuration Manager to help track customer deliveries of materials and use revision logs and tracking spreadsheets to maintain version control.
• Take initiative to spot missing or unclear information and address gaps to ensure documentation is complete and effective.

You have

• Active Secret clearance or higher
• At least 2 years of technical writing experience, including demonstrated experience developing technical documentation for DoW (DoD) programs
• Experience working with engineering or technical teams
• Ability and willingness to work fully onsite in San Diego, CA

Nice to have

• Proficiency with MadCap Flare.
• Familiarity with configuration management, versioning, and documentation standards.
• Working knowledge of SELinux/Linux, GitLab, VMWare, HTML, image editing tools, and basic programming concepts.
• Detail-oriented and able to improve and streamline legacy documentation.
• Familiarity with CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information) handling requirements
• Strong communication skills
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong editing and organizational skills.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Ma
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ions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

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Other Employment Statements

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Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.

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