Senior Technical Writer

Company Overview

We are a world-class team of professionals who deliver next generation technology and products in robotic and autonomous platforms, ground, soldier, and maritime systems in 50+ locations world-wide. Much of our work contributes to innovative research in the fields of sensor science, signal processing, data fusion, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and augmented reality (AR).

 

QinetiQ US’s dedicated experts in defense, aerospace, security, and related fields all work together to explore new ways of protecting the American Warfighter, Security Forces, and Allies. Being a part of QinetiQ US means being central to the safety and security of the world around us. Partnering with our customers, we help save lives; reduce risks to society; and maintain the global infrastructure on which we all depend.

 

Why Join QinetiQ US?

 

If you have the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges, then you will experience a unique working environment where innovative teams blend different perspectives, disciplines, and technologies to discover new ways of solving complex problems.  In our diverse and inclusive environment, you can be authentic, feel valued, be respected, and realize your full potential. QinetiQ US will support you with workplace flexibility, a commitment to the health and well-being of you and your family and provide opportunities to work with a purpose. We are committed to supporting your success in both your professional and personal lives.

Position Overview

QinetiQ US seeks an experienced Senior Technical Writer to support the Law Enforcement Agency operations. This role is responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation including user guides, standard operating procedures, training materials, and technical reports. Although we will consider candidates from outside the immediate space, a background in national security or Congressional engagement is strongly preferred. Must have demonstrated experience explaining complex technical concepts in plain language to federal government clients. 

 

Your expertise in technical writing, documentation management, and information architecture will be instrumental in ensuring clear, accurate, and accessible documentation for agency operations, analytical tools, and data systems. You will work closely with federal stakeholders, subject matter experts, analysts, and developers to translate complex technical information into user-friendly documentation that supports strategic initiatives and operational effectiveness. 

Responsibilities

Documentation Development & Management 

• Develop, write, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation including user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), system documentation, and quick reference guides for law enforcement agency systems and analytical tools 

• Create and update technical specifications, process documentation, and workflow diagrams for immigration enforcement operations 

• Develop training materials, knowledge base articles, and online help content for  decision support tools and data systems 

• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure version control across all technical documents 

• Establish and enforce documentation standards, style guides, and templates for  enterprise 

Content Strategy & Information Architecture 

• Design and implement information architecture strategies for technical documentation libraries 

• Organize and structure documentation to ensure accessibility and ease of use for diverse user audiences 

• Develop documentation roadmaps and content strategies aligned with project lifecycles and system implementations 

• Create and maintain documentation taxonomies, metadata schemas, and content management frameworks 

• Conduct content audits and gap analyses to identify documentation needs and improvement opportunities 

Stakeholder Collaboration & Requirements Gathering 

• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, developers, and federal stakeholders to gather technical information and understand documentation requirements 

• Conduct interviews and working sessions with subject matter experts to capture technical knowledge and operational procedures 

• Partner with unit teams to document statistical methodologies, data quality processes, and analytical workflows 

• Attend project meetings and technical discussions to stay informed of system changes and documentation needs 

• Serve as documentation liaison between technical teams and end users