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Documentation Specialist

Crane, IN · On-site

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Documentation Specialist to join our team and ... Excellent problem solving and analytical skills, attention to detail, strong written communication ...

Avondale Toyota

Documentation Specialist

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$17 - $23/hr

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills to effectively work with employees, colleagues, vendors, and factory personnel * Exceptional organization and multi ...

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Documentation Specialist

Saint Louis, MO · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

Documentation Specialist Job Duration: 3 months Job Location: St. Louis, MO, 63131 Job Summary ... Oral and Written Communication Skills * Planning and Organizing Skills * Present Key Findings to ...

Pinnacle Home Care

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Naples, FL · On-site

Document in daily the work performed to obtain current or outstanding orders by date, action, and ... Review potential write-off accounts with RDS to determine a plan for resolution or submission for ...

TSI, Inc.

Documentation Specialist

Shoreview, MN · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

This role is responsible for developing clear and concise written documentation, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, service, and quality teams to verify and implement process changes, and ...

Teleflex

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Morrisville, NC · On-site

Position Summary Review and critique documentation for new, revised, custom, and foreign products ... Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. * Proven team player and customer service ...

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Saint Paul, MN

$63.75 - $87/hr

Additional knowledge on testing cycles, FD documentation writing and hands on experience with tools like HPQC, ALMQC, SOLMAN & Jira. * Soft skills like client management, interact with business ...

Verizon

Technical Writer

Ashburn, VA · On-site

Writing easy-to-understand user interface text, online help, and developer guides. * Producing electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals. * Creating tutorials to help end-users use a ...

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As of Jun 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for documentation writing in the United States is $35.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.04 and $50.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Documentation Writers work closely with subject matter experts to gather accurate and detailed information about products, systems, or processes. This often involves conducting interviews, participating in meetings, and reviewing technical materials provided by SMEs. Effective collaboration requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, accessible documentation. Regular feedback loops and revisions are common, ensuring that the final content reflects both technical accuracy and user-friendliness.

What is documentation writing?

Documentation writing is the process of creating clear, concise, and organized written materials that explain how to use products, systems, or services. This can include user manuals, technical guides, help files, FAQs, and process documentation. The goal is to make complex information accessible and easy to understand for various audiences, such as end users, developers, or internal teams. Skilled documentation writers collaborate with subject matter experts to ensure accuracy and usability of the documents.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Documentation Writer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Documentation Writer, you need excellent written communication skills, strong attention to detail, and typically a degree in English, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with documentation tools like Microsoft Word, Confluence, or MadCap Flare, and sometimes experience with markup languages such as HTML or Markdown, is important. Strong organizational skills, the ability to quickly grasp complex topics, and effective collaboration set outstanding documentation writers apart. These skills ensure clear, user-friendly documentation that supports end users and helps organizations maintain consistency and efficiency.
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Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Accenture Federal Services

Arlington, VA

$184K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

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8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 19 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

45th of 426 rated business services

Job description

At Accenture Federal Services, nothing matters more than helping the US federal government make the nation stronger and safer and life better for people. Our 13,000+ people are united in a shared purpose to pursue the limitless potential of technology and ingenuity for clients across defense, national security, public safety, civilian, and military health organizations.
Join Accenture Federal Services, a technology company within global Accenture. Recognized as a Glassdoor Top 100 Best Place to Work, we offer a collaborative and caring community where you feel like you belong and are empowered to grow, learn and thrive through hands-on experience, certifications, industry training and more.
Join us to drive positive, lasting change that moves missions and the government forward!

The Technical Writer role will work in the Policy and Control Operations team of Information Security.

The work

  • Technical documentation writing, not transaction processing. Technical writing samples will be requested if granted an interview.
  • Provide functional and/or technical writing support for resolution of internal program inquiries.
  • Liaise with other teams members as required to resolve questions/issues in a timely manner. Emphasis on ensuring proper documentation, notification, escalation, tracking and follow up.
  • Create and write original documents
  • Develop, review and edit documentation of technical IT products, policies, security standards, processes, procedures and deployments
  • Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and create reports
  • Communicate with team members, engineers and Subject Matter Experts to identify the process, document, and publish Standard Operating Procedures
  • Maintain responsibility for completion and accuracy of work products
  • Convey technical details clearly to a range of audiences, both in writing and verbally.

What you need

  • U.S. Citizen required
  • 2+ years of Technical Writing related experience
  • Strong proficiency in the English language
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member with desire to be involved
  • Ability to manage time effectively working across multiple projects and deadlines
  • Desire to learn new skills
  • Deep interest in cyber and security challenges in information technology
  • Technical Writing
  • Detail Oriented
  • Problem Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Technical proficiency
  • Government compliance

Bonus if you have

  • Strong organizational skills, including attention to detail
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) skills
  • Great Interpersonal Skills - Team player
  • Versatile and self-motivator
  • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Information Security, Business or Risk Management (or equivalent experience)

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Vermont, the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:
$91,300—$184,500 USD
What We Believe
As a company wholly dedicated to serving the US federal government, we bring together the best talent to help reinvent how federal agencies operate and deliver greater value for their mission and the American people. We have an unwavering commitment to creating a culture in which all our people are respected, feel a sense of belonging, and have equal opportunity. As a business imperative, every person at Accenture Federal Services has the responsibility to create and sustain a culture where everyone feels welcomed and included. This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative, more competitive, and more creative, which helps us better serve our clients and our communities. For details, view a copy of the Accenture Federal Services Equal Opportunity Policy Statement.
Accenture Federal Services is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Additionally, as an Affirmative Action Employer for Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.
Requesting An Accommodation
Accenture Federal Services is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Accenture Federal Services and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.
If you are being considered for employment opportunities with Accenture Federal Services and need an accommodation for a disability or religious observance during the interview process or for the job you are interviewing for, please speak with your recruiter.
Other Employment Statements
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
Candidates who are currently employed by a client of Accenture Federal Services or an affiliated Accenture business may not be eligible for consideration.
Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.
The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Additionally, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Company's legal duty to furnish information.
California requires additional notifications for applicants and employees. If you are a California resident, live in or plan to work from Los Angeles County upon being hired for this position, please click here for additional important information.

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