Technical Writer

Anika Systems is an outcome-driven technology solutions firm that guides federal agencies in solving complex business challenges and preparing for the future. Our services span AI Strategy, Data Intelligence, AI & Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, Enterprise Platforms and Engineering, with a specialized focus on National Security and Federal Financial programs. We are dedicated to delivering forward-thinking solutions that accelerate the critical missions of our government clients.

Anika Systems is seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to support a federal contract in the Washington, DC area. The selected candidate will contribute to the success of a cross-functional IT communications team, supporting efforts across enterprise architecture and IT governance initiatives. This role is responsible for producing a wide range of documentation including system and process documentation, technical guides, developer-facing resources, and user support materials.
This position is partly on-site in the Washington, DC area and candidates must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a government suitability clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the IT communications team by creating clear, concise technical content aligned with enterprise architecture and IT governance efforts.
• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain documentation related to:
  • Software and systems
  • IT engineering and operations
  • Installation and configuration
  • Implementation and end-user guides
  • Developer code and process documentation
  • Field-level and data flow documentation
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure documentation accurately reflects system capabilities, user needs, and architectural standards.
• Translate complex technical concepts and terminology into user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Lead and maintain internal documentation processes, templates, and quality assurance standards.
• Evaluate and enhance existing documentation for clarity, consistency, and compliance with established guidelines.

Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years of experience as a technical writer in a federal or defense IT environment
• Proven ability to synthesize and document complex technical content
• Strong writing, editing, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Experience documenting topics related to SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
• Expertise in federal IT governance policies, compliance, and stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with federal IT reporting frameworks, including CPIC and TBM.
• Experience working with dashboards and reporting tools to provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in formatting, templating, and producing professional technical documentation

Preferred:

• Experience supporting enterprise architecture and IT governance functions
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies