Technical Writer

Sentar is proud to be an employee-owned company, fostering a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation. Sentar is dedicated to developing the critical talent that the connected world demands to create solutions to address the convergence of cybersecurity, intelligence, analytics, and systems engineering. We invite you to join the team where you can build, innovate, and secure your career.

Sentar is seeking a Technical Writer in Chantilly, VA!

Role Description:

As a Technic

al Writer, you will be responsible for researching, outlining, writing, and editing technical documentation. You will work closely with various departments to understand project requirements and develop clear, concise documentation that supports customer’s forensic and investigative ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content for technical documentation
• Work closely with development teams to understand project requirements
• Gather info

rmation from subject matter experts to develop procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation

• Identify documentation repositories and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage
• Create and maintain information architecture templates that uphold organizational and legal standards
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability
• Maintain a consistent and cohesive voice across all documentation
• Ensure documents follow the style laid out in the organization's style guide
• Create and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and operational control procedures (OCPs)
• Develop user guides, training materials, and technical reports
• Support Program Increment (PI) planning and documentation needs
• Prepare professional documentation suitable for executive-level managers

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in technical writing
• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Understanding of software development processes
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills

Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, concise documentation
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Clearance Level:

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or related field

Experience:

Familiarity with:

• Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint
• GitLab Wiki or similar documentation platforms
• Agile documentation practices
• Diagramming tools
• Basic HTML/CSS
• Section 508 compliance requirements for documentation

Knowledge base creation and maintenance
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Benefits at Sentar:

Our unique ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.

• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Health Savings or Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Mental health awareness programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs

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Sentar is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities

Our culture is one of inclusivity and support. Sentar is proudly an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contractor Employer M/F/Vets/Persons with Disabilities. Follow these links to learn more about your rights: EEO Is the Law Poster; EEO Is Law Supplement; and Pay Transparency.

We want you to build your career at Sentar, so if you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable workplace accommodation applying for a job or at any point in the employment process, contact the Recruiting Manager at recruiting@sentar.com. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Thank you for considering Sentar in your employment search.

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