Technical Writer II Agile Defense Huntsville, AL, US Workplace On-site ago

At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.

Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.

Requisition #:1937

Job Title: Technical Writer II

Location: Government Site/Redstone Arsenal, AL

Clearance Level:Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start

Role Overview

The Technical Writer II is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining mission-critical IT documentation and contract deliverables in support of Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of War (DoW) enterprise systems. This role involves translating complex technical specifications into clear, concise, and compliant documentation for both technical engineering teams and non-technical stakeholders, as well as managing recurring reporting requirements.

• Author, revise, and maintain comprehensive IT system documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user manuals, API documentation, and system architecture guides.
  
  Contract Deliverables (CDRLs)
  Develop, format, and manage recurring contract deliverables such as Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), technical White Papers, and performance dashboards in alignment with strict contract schedules.

• Interface directly with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Cybersecurity teams to extract and synthesize technical details into standardized documentation.

• Ensure all technical documentation and deliverables adhere to DoD guidelines, Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation standards, and contract-specific style guides.

• Conduct rigorous peer reviews, copyediting, and formatting checks on documents produced by other team members to ensure clarity, accuracy, and professional presentation.

• Manage document version control and repositories within DoD-approved systems (e.g., Atlassian Confluence, SharePoint) operating at Impact Level 5 (IL5).

Typically has a Bachelors degree, and 3 - 5 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.

Bachelor’s Degree in English, Technical Communications, Information Technology, or a related field. Years of experience in lieu of education will be considered.

• 3 to 5 years of professional technical writing experience, with at least 1 year supporting a DoD or federal IT contract.
• Prior experience creating Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, including Monthly Status Reports, White Papers, and dashboards, is strictly required.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and content management systems (e.g., Confluence, Jira).

• Demonstrated understanding of general IT infrastructure, cloud computing concepts, and basic cybersecurity terminology.

• CompTIA Security+ or Certified Technical Professional (CTP) certification.
  Advanced Tools

• Familiarity with DoDAF (DoD Architecture Framework), ITIL v4 processes, and experience with DoD Records Management tenets.

• Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
  Professional Traits