Technical Writer at Guidehouse – US - VA | Jobyssey

Job Family:

Business Systems Analysis

Travel Required:

Up to 10%

Clearance Required:

Active Secret

What You Will Do:

Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, reports, presentations, and other contract deliverables supporting Navy Reserve data analytics, digital modernization, and mission readiness initiatives
Author and coordinate project documentation including Project Management Plans (PMPs), Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), Final Technical Reports (FTRs), training materials, validation plans, and operational procedures
Translate complex technical, data analytics, systems engineering, AI/ML, and data governance concepts into clear, concise documentation tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Collaborate with data scientists, engineers, analysts, project managers, and government stakeholders to document system requirements, business processes, architecture artifacts, and operational recommendations
Ensure all deliverables comply with contractual requirements, quality standards, security guidelines, and government documentation standards while supporting timely submission and review cycles.

What You Will Need:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
Minimum Three (3)+ years of overall work experience.
Experience developing technical documentation for federal government or DoD programs.
Experience creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, technical manuals, system documentation, and process documentation.
Ability to translate complex technical concepts related to data analytics, software development, cloud platforms, and enterprise systems into clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience supporting Agile projects and collaborating with project managers, developers, data engineers, and data scientists.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and document management/version control tools such as SharePoint, GitLab, or similar repositories.
Strong editing, proofreading, and document formatting skills with attention to detail.
Experience preparing reports, presentations, contract deliverables, and executive briefings.
Ability to support documentation for analytics platforms, Jupiter Notebooks, Databricks, Python-based solutions, and data visualization tools is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently in a government contracting environment.
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.
US Citizenship is contractually required.
Availability to be onsite 4x per week.

What Would Be Nice To Have:

Experience working with the Ware Data Platform (WDP) (previously known as Advana, specifically Advana Jupiter for the Department of the Navy).
Knowledge of Foundry principles.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [email protected]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or [email protected]. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.

If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse’s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact [email protected]. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant’s dealings with unauthorized third parties.

Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.

Technical Writer

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