Sr. Technical Writer

Sr. Technical Writer

CGI Federal is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead documentation development, content standards, and communication quality in support of a major federal modernization program. This role creates clear, concise, accurate, and compliant technical materials that support engineering, cloud, migration, QA, security, and operational teams. The Senior Technical Writer ensures all documentation meets program, security, and contractual requirements while enabling successful system development and sustainment. This position is located in Huntsville, AL.

Technical Documentation Development · Create and maintain engineering documentation, system descriptions, design artifacts, and configuration records · Develop SOPs, user guides, operational procedures, runbooks, and reference materials · Translate complex technical concepts into clear, audience appropriate content Content Quality & Standards · Ensure documentation follows program formatting, style, security, and compliance standards · Edit and improve existing content for clarity, accuracy, and consistency · Maintain version control and documentation integrity across multiple repositories Cross Functional Collaboration · Work closely with Full Stack Engineers, Cloud Engineers, DevSecOps, Data Migration teams, QA Automation, and Product staff · Participate in sprint activities, technical reviews, and release readiness meetings · Gather information from SMEs, architects, and engineering leads to produce accurate content Compliance & Security Alignment · Ensure documentation supports federal security controls, processes, and classification requirements · Create and maintain materials required for audits, accreditation packages, and compliance reviews · Document system changes, updates, and enhancements to meet contract requirements Process Improvement & Support · Recommend improvements to documentation workflows, repositories, templates, and standards · Support onboarding materials, knowledge transfer, and transition documentation · Coordinate documentation deliverables for release cycles and deployment events

· Must have an Active Top Secret Security Clearance · U.S. Citizenship · Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in technical writing, documentation development, or content management · Strong ability to translate technical content into clear documentation for varied audiences · Experience writing for cloud, DevSecOps, engineering, software, or data driven environments · Proficiency with documentation tools such as Confluence, SharePoint, Markdown, or Adobe/Microsoft suites · Excellent organization, communication, editing, and attention to detail Desired qualifications/non essential skills required: · Experience supporting federal modernization or national security programs Due to the nature of this government contract, US Citizenship is required. CGI is required by law in some jurisdictions to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. The determination of this range includes various factors not limited to skill set, level, experience, relevant training, and licensure and certifications. To support the ability to reward for merit based performance, CGI typically does not hire individuals at or near the top of the range for their role. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is $58,000.00 $123,800.00. CGI Federal's benefits are offered to eligible professionals on their first day of employment to include: . Competitive compensation . Comprehensive insurance options . Matching contributions through the 401(k) plan and the share purchase plan. Paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick time . Paid parental leave. Learning opportunities and tuition assistance. Wellness and Well being programs