Senior Technical Writer Gaithersburg, MD (hybrid - requires 2 days on site) Active TS (SCI eligibility) clearance and eligibility to obtain a CI poly At Bcore, our strength comes from how we deliver impact to the mission. Whether it’s architecting critical IT solutions, producing actionable intelligence, or developing cutting edge technology, we succeed because of the expertise, collaboration, and agility of our teams. Our Mission Services division combines enterprise IT, cloud solutions, DevSecOps, systems engineering, software development, and operational support. Bcore accelerates decisive advantage for warfighters and intelligence professionals by fusing human insight, rapid-fire engineering, precision-measured outcomes, and relentless grit into mission-ready solutions. Do you want to join a team that is building tailored technical solutions to modernize our government’s mission and our client’s business? Do you have a desire to change how people work? Are you interested in helping to protect our nation’s cyber interests? Join our growing team as a Senior Technical Writer, supporting the NGA customer mission. Responsibilities What you get to do every day: You’ll work closely with software engineers, systems engineers, program leadership, subject-matter experts, and customer stakeholders to gather information, understand complex technologies, and produce polished, mission-ready documentation. * Develop, write, edit, and maintain high-quality technical documentation for complex GEOINT systems, software, and mission capabilities.
- Translate highly technical concepts into clear, concise, audience-appropriate content.
- Collaborate directly with engineers, developers, architects, analysts, and subject-matter experts to gather and validate information.
- Create and maintain system documentation, user guides, technical manuals, standard operating procedures, release documentation, architecture descriptions, and other program deliverables.
- Establish and maintain documentation standards, templates, style guides, and content-development processes.
- Review existing documentation for accuracy, consistency, clarity, and completeness.
- Manage multiple documentation efforts and priorities while meeting demanding deadlines.
- Interview technical and mission personnel and synthesize complex information into accessible written content.
- Work within controlled and potentially classified environments while adhering to program security and documentation requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of the organization’s technical communication practices. Qualifications Clearance Required: Active TS clearance (with SCI Eligibility) and eligibility to obtain CI Poly Education/Experience: * Requires Bachelor’s degree in English, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Technical Communication or 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience, or 8-12+ years of prior relevant experience in lieu of degree.
- 7+ years of professional technical writing experience, preferably supporting complex technology, software, systems engineering, defense, or intelligence programs Required Skills: * Experience documenting complex software, systems, cloud, or DevSecOps environments
- Experience creating system documentation, architecture documents, SOPs, user guides, and release documentation
- Hands-on experience with Confluence and Jira or similar tools
- Ability to work directly with engineers and independently understand complex technical systems
- Demonstrated ability to understand and document complex technical systems and concepts
- Exceptional writing, editing, proofreading, and information-organization skills
- Ability to independently research unfamiliar technologies and quickly develop subject-matter proficiency
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to technical accuracy
- Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with documentation tools and content-development workflows
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the confidence to interview technical experts and ask thoughtful questions
What is ideal? * Experience working in a classified environment
- Certified Professional Technical Communicator
- Familiarity with software development, cloud technologies, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, data systems, or systems engineering
- Experience with Markdown, XML, DITA, Git or similar documentation/content-management tools.
- Experience in creating documentation for Agile or DevSecOps development teams
- Intelligence Community Experience preferred What you can expect from us * Recognizing great achievements do not go unnoticed by bcore through service anniversaries, spot awards, and employee referral bonuses
- You’ll join a growing organization of passionate, top-shelf, IT engineering professionals with extensive experience in actively developing the technology revolution in the Intelligence community * The expected salary range within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $82,000-$145,000 Final compensation is unique to each individual and will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, geographic location, and contractual requirements. This is not a guarantee. * Benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance/Voluntary Life Insurance, Stipends, Referral Bonuses, and more. BCore is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.