Technical Writer - Expert

Technical Writer

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer to join our Platform Hosting & Infrastructure Division, supporting a key government customer. This role will focus on developing and maintaining clear, accurate, and comprehensive technical documentation that supports enterprise IT systems, cloud environments, and hosting services. The Technical Writer will work closely with engineers, systems integrators, project managers, and cybersecurity teams to capture technical processes, translate complex information, and ensure documentation meets both customer and corporate standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and maintain technical documentation including standard operating procedures (SOPs), system engineering plans, integration guides, design documents, diagrams, training manuals, and customer deliverables.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts across systems engineering, cybersecurity, integration, and project management teams to gather technical data and ensure accuracy.
• Translate technical concepts into clear, concise language tailored to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including customer leadership.
• Create and maintain documentation libraries and repositories (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, ServiceNow Knowledge Base) to ensure version control and accessibility.
• Support technical reports, and compliance documentation required for government reviews, audits, and certifications.
• Ensure all documentation aligns with customer requirements.
• Standardize templates, style guides, and visual formats across technical resources.
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions, cross-training, and Lean-Agile initiatives to document evolving processes and procedures.
• Support automation teams by capturing processes, scripts, and workflows for repeatability and future reuse.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Have a strong knowledge of IT enterprise environments including Windows/Linux servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure), and virtualization technologies.
• Demonstrated experience producing documentation for enterprise IT systems and government customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and collaboration tools (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, ServiceNow).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple documentation projects under tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and document consistency.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience supporting federal government programs or large-scale enterprise IT organizations.
• Familiarity with Agile/Lean-Agile methodologies and IT Project Management workflows.
• Experience documenting cybersecurity processes, A&A packages, or compliance standards (NIST, RMF).
• Basic familiarity with scripts or markup languages (Markdown, HTML, XML, YAML).
• Certifications such as CPTC (Certified Professional Technical Communicator), PMP, or Agile certifications.

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $132000 - $224400. Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security:

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.