Technical Writer and Technical Documentation Lead

Job overview

The Technical Writer and Technical Documentation Lead role is hybrid, requiring 2–3 days in the office in Arlington, VA. The posting lists a pay range of $114,000–$231,000 per year across candidate levels. Innovative Defense Technologies develops solutions for defense industry customers; this role supports its Advanced Capabilities and Systems Engineering teams. The lead translates complex engineering concepts, architectures, and workflows into accurate, accessible documentation. By managing documentation standards, releases, and traceability across concurrent projects, the role supports the design, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of advanced defense technologies.

What you'll do

• Develop and manage technical engineering deliverables and systems engineering baseline documents
• collaborate with engineers and program stakeholders to translate technical data and MBSE artifacts
• audit documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
• coordinate documentation plans, milestones, and release cycles
• maintain repositories, version control, revision tracking, and traceability
• identify improvements to documentation and governance processes.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical writer

documentation lead

systems engineering

defense technology

technical documentation

secret clearance required

hybrid

arlington va

travel approximately 10%

$114,000–$231,000/year

jira

confluence

git/gitlab

optional 9/80 schedule

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous benefits package, competitive paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching, optional 9/80 schedule, tuition assistance reimbursement, professional development resources, commuter benefits, monthly Tech Connect events, recognition awards, and social events.

Why this role

Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance; travel approximately 10%; optional 9/80 schedule.

About the employer

Innovative Defense Technologies is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.