CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)
Senior Technical Writer
$81K–$117K
Chicago, IL +3 · Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · Posted Mar 6, 2026
- Location
- Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Remote
Detroit, MI - Experience
- 5+ years developing technical documentation and 3+ years developing user documentation.
About the job
Provides consultative, analytical, and documentation support for a federal agency initiative, producing technical and user/admin documentation across IT projects.
What you'll do
- Draft technical documentation and establish processes and procedures with project stakeholders.
- Document projects through the SDLC and provide status reports on projects and documentation efforts.
- Create user- and admin-level documentation.
What they ask for
- Excellent writing and communication skills; able to work independently or in a group.
- Fluency with technical summary and reporting techniques, including Agile project management methodology.
- Experience with MS Office Suite, including Visio.
- Willingness and ability to pass a background check/security screening.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with Business Intelligence/Analysis applications and government software development policies and procedures.
- Client-facing communication experience or a Federal Agency issued security clearance.
Pay
USD 81,120–117,173.33 per year (base salary)
Tools
MS Office Suite, Visio, Agile
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