Technical Writer II - Cleared
Listed on 2026-02-16
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IT/Tech
Technical Writer, Systems Engineer
Overview
Make an Impact Where It Matters Most
At Intelliforce, we build teams that sit close to mission and deliver clarity where complexity lives. In this role, you will support a high-performance computing organization by transforming deeply technical systems into documentation people actually use. Your work will help engineers, operators, and mission users understand, deploy, and sustain critical software and infrastructure that directly supports national security missions. You will partner closely with developers and technical stakeholders to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability across the full documentation lifecycle.
Scheduleand Work Details
Location:
NBP 135
Schedule:
Full time, 40 hours per week
Telework:
Up to 16 hours per week
Clearance:
Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required
You will develop and maintain clear, concise technical documentation supporting software products, services, and operational processes. You will gather technical input from engineers and subject matter experts and translate complex concepts into user-friendly documentation. You will create and update user guides, system operations documentation, installation and configuration guides, training materials, and technical publications. You will manage documentation repositories, ensure standards compliance, and support documentation across all phases of development.
You will prepare briefings and written materials tailored to technical and non-technical audiences. You will collaborate with development teams to align documentation with evolving software and system capabilities.
Active Top Secret Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph required. We do not sponsor clearances.
Citizenship:
Must be a U.S. Citizen. We do not sponsor visas.
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university and six years of technical writing experience on programs of similar scope and complexity. Four additional years of technical writing experience may be substituted in place of a degree.
Required SkillsStrong technical writing experience supporting software and systems engineering programs.
Experience preparing operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
Ability to research complex technical subject matter and present it clearly to varied audiences.
Experience working directly with developers and engineers to produce accurate documentation.
Proficiency with Linux CLI terminology to support technical documentation.
Experience using documentation tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Mad Cap Flare, and Adobe Frame Maker.
Experience using markup languages including HTML, XML, and Markdown.
Experience working with Atlassian tools including Jira and Confluence.
Experience using Git for source control.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with high attention to detail.
Familiarity with Agile software development methodologies.
Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
Experience supporting documentation for cryptologic, analytic, or HPC environments.
This role works across Linux environments and modern software development ecosystems, leveraging tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, MS Office, Visio, Mad Cap Flare, Adobe Frame Maker, HTML, XML, and Markdown to deliver accurate, maintainable technical documentation aligned with active development pipelines.
Why Intelliforce?Because you matter—your work, your growth, and your well-being.
At Intelliforce, we don’t just push the boundaries of technology—we partner with some of the most mission-driven teams in defense and beyond to solve challenges that truly matter. As a Systems Engineer here, you won’t just contribute to projects—you’ll help shape outcomes that make a real-world impact.
We also know that great work starts with a great environment. That’s why we invest in you:
BenefitsAmple PTO to rest and recharge—plus all federal holidays and your birthday off, just because.
Multiple medical plan options
, including ones with zero deductible or premium for employees.Generous 401(k) with immediate…
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