Senior Technical Writer

Senior Technical Writer

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead the development, organization, and editing of technical documentation supporting a Next Generation Command and Control (NGC2) program for the U.S. Army. The role produces high‑quality, accurate, and clear content that adheres to Defense standards, program requirements, and user needs.

• Develop, organize, and edit technical documentation for the NGC2 program.
• Collaborate with engineers, subject‑matter experts, vendors, and government stakeholders to translate complex technical material into clear, user‑friendly content.
• Create and maintain manuals, guides, procedures, and reports.
• Edit and standardize documentation for clarity, conciseness, terminology, and style.
• Maintain consistent formatting and terminology across all documentation.
• Integrate visual materials such as photographs, drawings, diagrams, and simple sketches to support technical processes.
• Assist teams in preparing materials for publication, briefings, and technical presentations.
• Maintain records, files, revision histories, and version control of all documentation.
• Conduct quality assurance checks to ensure technical accuracy, completeness, and compliance with DoD requirements.
• Participate in quality review cycles and coordinate document approvals.

• Education:
  
  MA, MS, or MBA in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Creative Writing, or related field; BA/BS + 2 additional years of experience or 5 additional years of technical writing experience may substitute.
• 10+ years of experience as a technical writer in a DoD environment.
• Experience developing technical manuals, engineering documentation, procedural guides, and system descriptions.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, logistics, and program teams to produce accurate technical content.
• Strong writing, editing, and document structuring capabilities.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and engineering data.
• Experience with publishing tools, formatting standards, and document management systems.
• Familiarity with Defense documentation standards and quality requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and version control; ability to translate complex material into clear language.
• Strong communication skills; ability to work with diverse technical teams and manage multiple documents and deadlines simultaneously.

• Experience in graphics development, illustration, or technical art.
• Familiarity with XML‑based technical publishing or S1000D.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) or document automation tools.
• Technical writing or editing certifications (STC, CPTC, etc.).
• DoD or DAU documentation related coursework.
• Ability to develop templates, style guides, and writing standards.
• Experience in UI/UX writing for software or user‑facing applications.
• Experience reviewing, improving, and modernizing legacy documentation.

• Competitive compensation range: $70,800 – $156,700.
• Comprehensive insurance options.
• Matching contributions to 401(k) plan and share purchase plan.
• Paid time off: vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Learning opportunities and tuition assistance.
• Wellness and wellbeing programs.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, sex, religion, creed, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other legally protected status or characteristic.

CGI provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. For assistance, email US_ with the Position .

All CGI offers of employment in the U.S. are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation.

CGI will not disclose compensation information except as required by law or internal policy.