Technical Writer

What makes Brillient a GREAT fit for you?

When you join Brillient, you become part of an award-winning Full Spectrum Digital Transformation company focused on helping agencies in the continuum of analog, to digital, to analytics, leading to insight-driven decision making and mission execution.

Our mission is to provide value to our clients and our people, operate with the highest integrity as a trusted business partner, adopt a workstyle that is flexible allowing us to effectively collaborate while being agile and nimble, and be innovative in everything we do. We are passionate about ensuring our employees experience a work environment that is inclusive, professional, and supportive. In addition to these core values, the Brillient team is driven by:

• Focus on Sustainability- Being an environmentally conscious, green company with sustainable practices
• Impact on the Community- Social responsibility to the communities we live and work in

At Brillient, we achieve our purpose by hiring brilliant people with passion, drive, capabilities, and experience to help our clients achieve their mission goals through innovation in processes and technologies.

Brillient is a client-centric, employee-focused company with a vibrant culture.

What We Offer (See Our Career Page for Further Details):

An engaging and supportive work environment where every employee is valued, a rewarding career, and outstanding benefits which currently include:

• Ample paid time off
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• Company Sponsored Wellness Programs
• Paid Life Insurance and STD
• Paid Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Life & TD coverage
• 401(k)
• Competitive wages
• Quarterly Performance Development
• Company Discounts
• Anniversary & Birthday Programs
• Spot Bonus Award Recognition up to $3K
• College Loan Repayment Support
• Continuing Education Support

Who You Are:

· Value based, High Integrity, Flexible, & Innovative

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team supporting government contracting projects. The ideal candidate will have experience in writing clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for complex systems and solutions. As a Technical Writer at Brillient Corporation, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce high-quality documents that adhere to government standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Documentation Creation:
  • Develop user manuals, system documentation, technical guides, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for government systems or software solutions.
  • Write and maintain detailed project reports, proposals, and technical specifications to support government RFP (Request for Proposal) responses.
  • Create documentation for software, infrastructure, or cybersecurity systems that clearly conveys technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Collaboration:
  • Work closely with engineers, project managers, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather and verify information for documentation.
  • Coordinate with the client and internal teams to ensure documentation aligns with the project’s goals, objectives, and requirements.
• Compliance & Standards:
  • Ensure all documentation complies with relevant government regulations, such as FISMA, NIST, HIPAA, and Section 508 for accessibility.
  • Follow best practices for documentation, including version control and content management.
• Quality Assurance:
  • Review and revise documentation for clarity, accuracy, and consistency.
  • Conduct technical reviews with SMEs to ensure all content is correct and up-to-date.
• Security & Sensitivity:
  • Handle sensitive information in compliance with applicable security protocols.
  • Ensure proper documentation handling practices are followed in accordance with government security requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience:
  • 3+ years of experience as a technical writer in a government contracting environment or related technical field.
  • Proven ability to create clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Familiarity with a variety of technical subjects commonly found in government contracting.
  • Basic understanding of software development or system administration processes.
• Tools & Software:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Experience with documentation tools like Confluence, SharePoint, or Wiki platforms.
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git, and project management tools such as JIRA, Trello, or Asana is a plus.
• Communication Skills:
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain clarity and accuracy in documentation.
• Compliance Knowledge:
  • Understanding of government standards and regulations such as FISMA, NIST, Section 508 (accessibility requirements), and other industry-specific compliance standards preferred.
  • Knowledge of security protocols and best practices for handling sensitive information.
• Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience working with government agencies or contractors.
• Knowledge of government procurement processes, including writing proposals and responses to RFPs.

Diversity, Inclusion, & Engagement at Brillient:

At Brillient, we not only accept difference, we promote it, we embrace it, and we thrive on it for the betterment of our clients, our employees, and our culture.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned in accordance with business demands and/or contractual requirements.