Technical Writer

Posted Date

12/05/2025

Hiring Organization

Rose International

Position Number

494240

Industry

Government/Staffing

Job Title

Technical Writer

Job Location

Richmond, VA, USA, 23219

Work Model

Hybrid (this is a hybrid role).

Shift

General

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

Estimated Duration

7 months

Compensation

Hourly Rate: $25.00 – $28.00

Must Have Skills/Attributes

Agile, Documentation, SCRUM, Technical Writing

Experience Desired

Experience with UX writing is highly desirable (5 years);
Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS (5 years).

Required

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Communication, Computer Science, or a related field.

Required Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in technical writing, preferably in a government or technology environment (5 years)
• Expert in the use of MS Word, Google Docs, Confluence, or similar tools (5 years)
• Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat, SnagIT, or similar tools for visuals (5 years)
• Experience with Git or other version control systems at the contributor or read‑only level and documentation platforms such as Git Book or similar (5 years)
• Understanding of Scrum/Agile methodology (5 years)
• Familiarity with REST APIs, JSON, and software architecture concepts (5 years)
• Ability to read code snippets (5 years)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, clarity and attention to detail in written products (5 years)
• Experience creating, editing, and maintaining technical documentation including manuals, user guides, standard operating procedures, and etc (5 years)
• Ability to interview subject matter experts (SMEs) and distill complex information (5 years)

Desired Skills

• Experience with government documentation and standards and accessibility compliance (5 years)
• Familiarity with diagramming tools (Lucidchart, Draw.io, etc.) highly desired (5 years)
• Basic knowledge of programming languages or IT systems (5 years)
• Experience with UX writing is highly desirable (5 years)
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Markdown and HTML/CSS (5 years)
• Experience writing for software products (SaaS, desktop, or mobile) (5 years)

About the Role

Client is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with proven experience in developing clear, concise, user‑friendly documentation for complex technical products. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that complex technical information is communicated clearly and effectively to internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be able to develop documentation for a cloud‑based software development project with the initial phase currently in progress.

Responsibilities

• Translate complex concepts into clear, concise and accessible language for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Manage multiple documentation projects and meet established deadlines.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and subject matter experts to provide a written product for technical and non‑technical audiences in support of an Agile development team, to include but not limited to user guides, API documents, and release notes.
• Maintain strong version control and documentation review practices.
• Ensure documentation complies with agency standards, accessibility requirements, and formatting guidelines.

• Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.
• Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.

Benefits

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Equal Opportunity Statement

Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

Assistance

Statement

If you need assistance in completing this application, or during any phase of the application, interview, hiring, or employment process, whether due to a disability or otherwise, please contact our HR Department.

Employment Verification

Rose International has an official agreement (), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).

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