Job description
Job Summary
The Technical Writer performs foundational documentation tasks in support of technical teams, program requirements, and internal business operations. This position supports the creation, formatting, and revision of user guides, standard operating procedures, training materials, meeting minutes, and technical documentation. This role works under close supervision and follows established documentation guidelines and templates.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these include, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), staying focused on the assigned tasks, and completing other tasks as assigned.
Responsibilities
Draft, format, and revise technical documents based on source materials provided by subject matter experts
Edit content for grammar, style, and consistency using standard templates
Assist in maintaining document repositories and file version control
Support preparation of training guides, help manuals, SOPs, and visual materials
Attend meetings to capture and compile notes into summary documents
Follow internal guidelines and contribute to the continuous improvement of documentation practices
Collaborate with team members to gather data and clarify content requirements
Track status of assigned documentation tasks and report updates to supervisor
Basic Qualifications
U.S. Citizenship Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
1–2 years’ experience in administrative, clerical, or writing-focused role
Strong written communication and proofreading skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and PDF editing tools
DoD Secret Clearance Required
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree or coursework in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field
Experience supporting a federal contractor or defense program
Familiarity with SharePoint or collaborative document systems
Exposure to style guides such as Chicago Manual of Style or Microsoft Manual of Style
Company Summary
Join the VSolvit team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced "") is a technology enabled solutions provider that specializes in AI/ML, cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award winning CA MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company. We offer a customizable benefits program that best meets the needs of our employees. Offering may include: medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; long and short-term disability and other insurance products; Health Savings Account; Flexible Spending Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan options; Tuition Reimbursement; and assorted voluntary benefits. Our goal is to grow together and enjoy the work we do as a team.
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Who can apply
Eligible countries: Canada, United States. Accepted UTC offsets: UTC-10, UTC-9, UTC-8, UTC-7, UTC-6, UTC-5, UTC-4, UTC-3.5, UTC+14. Review the full description for employer-specific work authorization, residency and schedule requirements.