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Job Description
Job #: 3055137
Apex Systems is currently hiring a Technical Writer with a large federal client.
Project Details / Mission Supported:
As a Technical Writer supporting a federal IT modernization program, you will play a critical role in developing mission-essential assessment documentation that supports informed decision-making at the executive level. This position is ideal for a senior technical writer with significant federal IT experience who is comfortable working directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will conduct stakeholder interviews, gather and interpret complex information, and translate technical concepts and business needs into clear, accurate, and actionable documentation.
The program supports efforts to modernize federal applications and mission-critical technology capabilities to improve efficiency and overall effectiveness.
This is not a traditional people-management position and does not have direct reports. Instead, you will work closely with the Project Manager in a senior-level capacity, serving as a higher-level technical writer while helping coordinate documentation, stakeholder communication, deliverable tracking, Government reviews, and program reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Writing & Assessment Documentation
• Develop system assessment profiles, scoring rubrics, interview guides, data-call templates, and related documentation aligned with program objectives.
• Author technical assessments, dependency and integration matrices, modernization recommendations, and formal federal deliverables.
• Produce comprehensive Final Assessment Reports structured for executive consumption.
• Create executive summaries, detailed technical sections, briefings, visual diagrams, and supporting appendices with appropriate source citations.
• Translate complex IT concepts and technical findings into clear documentation for technical, executive, and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct and support stakeholder and SME interviews to gather information, understand requirements, and accurately document technical and business concepts.
• Work closely with system owners and technical SMEs to validate information and ensure documentation accurately represents technical environments, findings, and recommendations.
• Take ideas and information provided by non-technical stakeholders and translate them into clear, technically relevant documentation.
Template Design & Standardization
• Design, implement, and maintain standardized documentation templates.
• Ensure consistency in structure, terminology, formatting, and presentation across program artifacts.
• Establish and maintain documentation style guides aligned with federal standards.
• Ensure deliverables meet applicable contractual requirements, Statement of Work requirements, and defined acceptance criteria.
Deputy PM & Program Coordination
• Work closely with the Project Manager to support program execution and delivery.
• Coordinate weekly and biweekly status-reporting packages and progress-meeting materials.
• Track Government and stakeholder comments, revisions, and final deliverables through completion.
• Coordinate document review cycles across technical SMEs, system owners, program leadership, and Government stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder communication, deliverable tracking, status reporting, and other Deputy PM-style responsibilities.
• Maintain visibility into documentation progress, outstanding comments, and deliverable requirements.
• Operate as a senior member of the program team without direct people-management responsibilities.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure applicable deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Support compliance with federal documentation, privacy, and records-handling requirements.
• Perform thorough quality reviews for technical accuracy, formatting, consistency, and contractual compliance.
• Validate technical content with system owners and subject matter experts.
• Manage version control, document repositories, and configuration-management processes.
• Ensure documentation is polished and ready for Government review and acceptance.
Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant technical writing experience, preferably supporting federal IT programs.
• Strong experience creating formal technical documentation, assessment reports, executive summaries, technical reports, briefings, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex technical information and translate it into clear documentation for leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Experience conducting interviews and working directly with technical SMEs, system owners, Government stakeholders, and non-technical stakeholders to gather and validate information.
• Experience developing structured deliverables that must meet contractual requirements, Statements of Work, or defined acceptance criteria.
• Strong technical editing, document formatting, information design, and quality-assurance skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining document templates, style guides, and documentation standards.
• Section 508 accessibility experience.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder feedback, Government comments, revisions, and final deliverables.
• Experience with document version control, repositories, and configuration-management practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to operate in a senior, Deputy PM-style capacity alongside program leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to successfully complete customer-required EOD processing prior to starting.
Desired Qualifications
• Previous experience supporting federal government IT programs.
• Experience with federal documentation templates, standards, compliance requirements, and Government review processes.
• Previous experience serving as a Deputy Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Documentation Lead, or Senior Technical Writer with program-level responsibilities.
• Experience supporting federal IT modernization, technology assessments, application modernization, or IT transformation initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Adobe Creative Suite, and collaborative documentation platforms.
Location: 100% remote; candidates must be local to the DMV area
Onsite expectation: The customer may request onsite support in Washington, DC, potentially 1–3 days per week. Candidates must be willing and able to report onsite if requested.
Type: 6-month contract-to-hire
Clearance Level: Candidates may hold up to an active TS/SCI and will be processed for EOD Public Trust.
Salary/Pay range: Up to $135K upon conversion with the client
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to successfully complete customer-required EOD Public Trust processing as a condition and continuation of employment.*
If you are interested, please send your updated resume and availability for a call to Emma at emungo@apexsystems.com.
Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve. Our commitment to the military community is reflected in our robust veteran hiring initiatives, military-friendly workplace policies, and nationally recognized programs. We value the leadership, discipline, and mission-first mindset that military professionals bring to our team. Join us in continuing your mission.
Why Apex is a Top Choice for Veterans and Military Talent:
• Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years.
• Transition Programs: DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options.
• Veteran Hiring Commitment: We actively partner with multiple veteran and military organizations that specialize in IT upskilling and certification training, helping service members and veterans transition into high-demand tech careers.
• Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families.
Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants in accordance with all applicable equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
Apex Systems is currently hiring a Technical Writer with a large federal client.
Project Details / Mission Supported:
As a Technical Writer supporting a federal IT modernization program, you will play a critical role in developing mission-essential assessment documentation that supports informed decision-making at the executive level. This position is ideal for a senior technical writer with significant federal IT experience who is comfortable working directly with technical and non-technical stakeholders. You will conduct stakeholder interviews, gather and interpret complex information, and translate technical concepts and business needs into clear, accurate, and actionable documentation.
The program supports efforts to modernize federal applications and mission-critical technology capabilities to improve efficiency and overall effectiveness.
This is not a traditional people-management position and does not have direct reports. Instead, you will work closely with the Project Manager in a senior-level capacity, serving as a higher-level technical writer while helping coordinate documentation, stakeholder communication, deliverable tracking, Government reviews, and program reporting.
Primary Responsibilities
Technical Writing & Assessment Documentation
• Develop system assessment profiles, scoring rubrics, interview guides, data-call templates, and related documentation aligned with program objectives.
• Author technical assessments, dependency and integration matrices, modernization recommendations, and formal federal deliverables.
• Produce comprehensive Final Assessment Reports structured for executive consumption.
• Create executive summaries, detailed technical sections, briefings, visual diagrams, and supporting appendices with appropriate source citations.
• Translate complex IT concepts and technical findings into clear documentation for technical, executive, and non-technical audiences.
• Conduct and support stakeholder and SME interviews to gather information, understand requirements, and accurately document technical and business concepts.
• Work closely with system owners and technical SMEs to validate information and ensure documentation accurately represents technical environments, findings, and recommendations.
• Take ideas and information provided by non-technical stakeholders and translate them into clear, technically relevant documentation.
Template Design & Standardization
• Design, implement, and maintain standardized documentation templates.
• Ensure consistency in structure, terminology, formatting, and presentation across program artifacts.
• Establish and maintain documentation style guides aligned with federal standards.
• Ensure deliverables meet applicable contractual requirements, Statement of Work requirements, and defined acceptance criteria.
Deputy PM & Program Coordination
• Work closely with the Project Manager to support program execution and delivery.
• Coordinate weekly and biweekly status-reporting packages and progress-meeting materials.
• Track Government and stakeholder comments, revisions, and final deliverables through completion.
• Coordinate document review cycles across technical SMEs, system owners, program leadership, and Government stakeholders.
• Support stakeholder communication, deliverable tracking, status reporting, and other Deputy PM-style responsibilities.
• Maintain visibility into documentation progress, outstanding comments, and deliverable requirements.
• Operate as a senior member of the program team without direct people-management responsibilities.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
• Ensure applicable deliverables meet Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Support compliance with federal documentation, privacy, and records-handling requirements.
• Perform thorough quality reviews for technical accuracy, formatting, consistency, and contractual compliance.
• Validate technical content with system owners and subject matter experts.
• Manage version control, document repositories, and configuration-management processes.
• Ensure documentation is polished and ready for Government review and acceptance.
Qualified candidates will have the following experience and skills:
• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant technical writing experience, preferably supporting federal IT programs.
• Strong experience creating formal technical documentation, assessment reports, executive summaries, technical reports, briefings, and customer-facing deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to take complex technical information and translate it into clear documentation for leadership and non-technical audiences.
• Experience conducting interviews and working directly with technical SMEs, system owners, Government stakeholders, and non-technical stakeholders to gather and validate information.
• Experience developing structured deliverables that must meet contractual requirements, Statements of Work, or defined acceptance criteria.
• Strong technical editing, document formatting, information design, and quality-assurance skills.
• Experience developing and maintaining document templates, style guides, and documentation standards.
• Section 508 accessibility experience.
• Experience coordinating stakeholder feedback, Government comments, revisions, and final deliverables.
• Experience with document version control, repositories, and configuration-management practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to operate in a senior, Deputy PM-style capacity alongside program leadership.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to successfully complete customer-required EOD processing prior to starting.
Desired Qualifications
• Previous experience supporting federal government IT programs.
• Experience with federal documentation templates, standards, compliance requirements, and Government review processes.
• Previous experience serving as a Deputy Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Documentation Lead, or Senior Technical Writer with program-level responsibilities.
• Experience supporting federal IT modernization, technology assessments, application modernization, or IT transformation initiatives.
• Experience with Microsoft Visio, Adobe Creative Suite, and collaborative documentation platforms.
Location: 100% remote; candidates must be local to the DMV area
Onsite expectation: The customer may request onsite support in Washington, DC, potentially 1–3 days per week. Candidates must be willing and able to report onsite if requested.
Type: 6-month contract-to-hire
Clearance Level: Candidates may hold up to an active TS/SCI and will be processed for EOD Public Trust.
Salary/Pay range: Up to $135K upon conversion with the client
PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be able to successfully complete customer-required EOD Public Trust processing as a condition and continuation of employment.*
If you are interested, please send your updated resume and availability for a call to Emma at emungo@apexsystems.com.
Apex Systems Military & Veteran Programs
At Apex Systems, we are proud to support those who serve. Our commitment to the military community is reflected in our robust veteran hiring initiatives, military-friendly workplace policies, and nationally recognized programs. We value the leadership, discipline, and mission-first mindset that military professionals bring to our team. Join us in continuing your mission.
Why Apex is a Top Choice for Veterans and Military Talent:
• Military-Friendly Employer: Recognized as a Military Friendly® Employer for multiple consecutive years.
• Transition Programs: DoD Skill Bridge program with multiple pathway options.
• Veteran Hiring Commitment: We actively partner with multiple veteran and military organizations that specialize in IT upskilling and certification training, helping service members and veterans transition into high-demand tech careers.
• Apex Military Network: Internal employee resource group supporting veterans, Guard/Reserve members, and their families.
Apex Benefits Overview
Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy
Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.
Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants in accordance with all applicable equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination laws.
If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at accommodations@apexsystems.com or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.
UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.
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