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Technical Writer

Rockville, MD

$60/hr

Background The Department of Finance is managing a multi-year disaster recovery project to define ... Scope of Work: 1) Provide technical writing staff to support the finance system disaster recovery ...

IT America Inc

Disaster Recovery Engineer

Madison, WI · Remote

Disaster Recovery Engineer Location: Remote (Needs to travel to client site when required with your ... Oversee the migration of the technical DR solution into the organization's private cloud. * Assist ...

SATCON Inc

Technical Writer

Austin, TX · On-site

Austin, TX (2 days office) Duration: 6 Months Technical Writer - Disaster Recovery Documentation Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Technical Writer to develop, maintain, and ...

Jobtailor

Minimum 5 years of experience in technical writing, DR documentation, compliance documentation, or ... Disaster Recovery Documentation * Continuity Of Operations Planning * RMF Control Requirements

HTC Global Services, Inc.

Disaster recovery * Business continuity * Knowledge transfer * Operational resilience Ideal Candidate Profile You are an experienced technical writer who is comfortable working directly with ...

VIVA USA INC

Technical Writer

Spartanburg, SC · On-site

The Technical Writer will create, standardize, and organize the authoritative documentation ... Create and maintain incident-response, disaster-recovery, business-continuity, restoration, and ...

DEW Softech Inc

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Trenton, NJ · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Ability to work across diverse technical teams and communicate effectively with technical and non technical audiences. Required / Desired Skills * Strong experience in IT Disaster Recovery, Business ...

njr

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Wall, NJ · Hybrid

$92K - $125K/yr

... written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work ... disaster recovery testing, maintenance activities, critical incidents and recovery events outside ...

njr

Disaster Recovery Coordinator

Wall, NJ · Hybrid

$92K - $125K/yr

... written, verbal, presentation and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work ... disaster recovery testing, maintenance activities, critical incidents and recovery events outside ...

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How much do disaster recovery technical writer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for disaster recovery technical writer in the United States is $38.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.85 and $47.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a disaster recovery technical writer?

Disaster Recovery Technical Writers are professionals who create, maintain, and update documentation related to disaster recovery plans and procedures for organizations. Their work ensures that critical recovery information is clearly communicated and easily accessible during crises such as natural disasters, cyberattacks, or system failures. They collaborate with IT, security, and business continuity teams to translate technical recovery processes into understandable guides, checklists, and manuals. This role is essential for helping organizations minimize downtime and data loss by ensuring staff know exactly how to respond in emergency situations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a disaster recovery technical writer?

To thrive as a Disaster Recovery Technical Writer, you need expertise in technical writing, a solid understanding of IT disaster recovery processes, and often a bachelor's degree in a related field. Familiarity with documentation tools (such as Microsoft Word, Confluence, or SharePoint), and experience with business continuity or disaster recovery planning software are typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and excellent communication skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure clear, accurate documentation that supports organizational resilience and effective disaster recovery execution.

How does a disaster recovery technical writer typically collaborate with IT and business continuity teams during documentation projects?

A Disaster Recovery Technical Writer works closely with IT and business continuity teams to gather accurate and up-to-date information on disaster recovery plans, procedures, and protocols. This collaboration often involves attending planning meetings, conducting interviews, and reviewing technical documentation to ensure all recovery steps are clearly documented and compliant with organizational standards. Open communication is key, as writers must translate highly technical details into clear instructions for various audiences. This role also supports regular review cycles and testing exercises, ensuring documentation remains relevant as systems and processes evolve.

What is the difference between Disaster Recovery Technical Writer vs Business Continuity Planner?

Disaster Recovery Technical WriterBusiness Continuity Planner
Creates documentation and manuals for disaster recovery proceduresDevelops and manages comprehensive business continuity plans
Focuses on technical writing skills and clear communicationFocuses on strategic planning and risk management
Requires certifications like CompTIA Security+ or Certified Technical WriterOften holds certifications like CBCP or MBCP
Works in IT, cybersecurity, and technical environmentsWorks across business units, including IT, operations, and management

While both roles involve disaster preparedness, the Disaster Recovery Technical Writer primarily produces technical documentation for recovery procedures, whereas the Business Continuity Planner develops strategic plans to ensure overall business resilience.

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Infographic showing various Disaster Recovery Technical Writer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 25% Full Time, and 75% Contract. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $81,001 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Technical Writer

Rockville, MD

mitiweb
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$60/hr

Contractor

Re-posted 6 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Support the finance system disaster recovery project by providing technical writing for documentation deliverables.

  • Create, update, or review technical documents such as disaster recovery procedures, exercise plans, reports, and technical architecture design options.

  • Work on-site with County staff and report to the Finance Information Technology Chief.

Job description

I have a new opportunity available supporting client for a Technical Writer. Please review the Eval Criteria below as this is how the county will score candidateâs resumes.ÂLet me know if you have any questions you want me to answer.

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Details:

Openings: 1

Duration: 6 months (will be 1000 hours of work)

Location: Rockville, MD 20850 (Work must be done onsite). Client prefers local candidates.

Target Rate: 55-$60/hr all inclusive

Work Status: GC or US Citizen

**Background Check and Credit Check is required. Please keep this in mind when screening candidates**

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Background

The Department of Finance is managing a multi-year disaster recovery project to define recovery requirements for ERP finance systems; assess and validate disaster recovery solutions to determine best option for recovery of ERP finance systems; assess recovery objectives against current capabilities; and improve its disaster recovery management program including strategies, plans, metrics, resources, and governance. The department is seeking to hire a technical writer to assist with the documentation deliverables for this project.

Scope of Work:

1) Provide technical writing staff to support the finance system disaster recovery project and provide technical writing for identified documentation deliverables for the Department of Finance Information Technology team. Documents to be written or updated may include (but are not limited to):

  • Updated Disaster Recovery Procedure Guides for Recovery of ERP Finance Systems (including non-technical recovery plans) for:
  • Employee payroll
  • Retiree payroll
  • Accounts payable
  • Accounts receivable
  • Simulated ERP Finance System Disaster Scenario Exercise Plan
  • Simulated ERP Finance System Disaster Scenario Exercise Report
  • Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives for Mission Critical Finance Systems
  • Tier Zero Critical IT Services Needed to Support ERP Finance System
  • Disaster Recovery Technical Architecture Design Options
  • Risk Register Guide
  • Project Plans for Implementing Recommended Designs
  • Disaster Recovery Governance Strategy and Plan

    • 2) Contractor will provide staff that meet the following requirements:

    Â Familiarity with technologies related to disaster recovery such as cloud architecture and services.

    Â Experienced and knowledgeable in technical system disaster recovery and continuity of operations projects that can be demonstrated with samples of previous work, 5+ Years.

    Â Experienced and knowledgeable in technical document writing projects, 5+ Years.

    Â Proficient and knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, 5+ Years.

    Â Training, certifications, or education related to disaster recovery and technical writing is preferable.

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    Additionally, to be successful the candidate will:

  • Possess general knowledge of financial functions of Account Receivables/Payables, Payroll, and Accounting.
  • Possess an elevated level of attention to detail.
  • Possess a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Be skilled in planning, organizing work and setting priorities.
  • Work well in change environment maintaining a strong positive perspective.

    • 3) Contract staff will work on-site, side-by-side with County staff. The County would prefer a resource that is local to the DC Metro Area.

    4) Contract staff will report directly to the Finance Information Technology Chief.

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    EVALUATION CRITERIA AND WEIGHT:

    Evaluation Criteria Points

    A.

    Qualifications / Experience of proposed staff / knowledge:

    Â Demonstrated knowledge in technologies related to disaster recovery such as cloud architecture and services.

    Â Demonstrated experience and knowledge in technical system disaster recovery and continuity of operations projects, 5+ Years.

    Â Demonstrated experience and knowledge in technical document writing projects, 5+ Years.

    Â Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio, 5+ Years.

    Â Working knowledge of enterprise sized ERP Systems, 3+ Years.

    40

    B.

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    Hourly Labor Rate(s) T&M

    30

    C.

    Training, certifications and/or education

    30

    Total 100 Points

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