Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required
ZenPoint SolutionsRole Overview
ZenPoint Solutions is hiring a mid-level Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required. This is a contract role in McLean. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Description
ZenPoint Solutions LLC (“ZenPoint Solutions”) is a rapidly expanding Information Technology (IT) services company in the federal sector. We foster a thriving, ambitious work environment that prioritizes employee well-being and a positive company culture. We invite you to join our team and help us shape a dynamic future as we deliver innovative solutions to address the nation's most critical IT missions.
Clearance Requirement: None required at the time of application, though Public Trust or higher is preferred
Work Location: Remote (may be asked to report onsite in DC from time to time)
Work Schedule (Remote): Remote 5 days a week (M-F)
Position Overview: ZenPoint Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist to support a Federal Government public website. This role is responsible for creating and maintaining system and user documentation, developing training materials, managing the knowledge capture wiki, and producing all required contract deliverables.
The Technical
Writer / Documentation Specialist ensures the team can independently operate and sustain the website through clear, comprehensive documentation.
This position is contingent upon the successful award of a government contract and subsequent government approval.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create and maintain system and user documentation for the production, test, and backup websites
- Develop and deliver training materials for up to 8 employees (4 on web server hardware/software configuration and maintenance, 4 on content administration including addition, revision, and deletion of web content)
- Set up and maintain the knowledge capture wiki to store website-related information and facilitate knowledge transfer between the website support team
- Author comprehensive manuals, user guides, troubleshooting tips, and best practices covering all aspects of the system for the knowledge capture wiki
- Prepare the Monthly Status Report (MSR) by the 10th calendar day following each month, covering burn hours, work performance, personnel status, schedule adherence, security vulnerabilities, security scans, and all actions taken (Deliverables)
- Document major cyber security configuration changes, application upgrades, operating system upgrades, CMS upgrades, and application functionality changes as they occur (Deliverables)
- Produce technical support and maintenance logs on a monthly basis (Deliverables)
- Prepare modernization project status updates in coordination with the Project Manager (Deliverables)
- Draft Section 508 Compliance Confirmation certifications with each relevant website release
- Maintain documentation standards that comply with formatting and submission requirements
- Coordinate with all team members to capture technical details, procedures, and lessons learned
- Ensure all deliverables are submitted in the required formats (PDF/Word for reports, Excel/PDF for metrics, certification statements for compliance)
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Candidate must be a United States Citizen and present proof of Citizenship, if selected
- 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in an IT or federal Government environment
- Demonstrated experience creating system documentation, user guides, SOPs, and training materials
- Experience with wiki platforms (Confluence, SharePoint, MediaWiki, or similar) for knowledge management
- Strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation
- Experience preparing recurring status reports and contract deliverables for Government clients
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Acrobat for PDF creation
- Familiarity with IT infrastructure concepts (web servers, databases, CMS platforms, security)
- Excellent attention to detail, grammar, and document formatting standards
- Experience working with cross-functional technical teams to gather information
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience documenting Drupal CMS administration and web server operations
- Familiarity with Section 508 accessibility standards and GPAT documentation
- Experience with GOVERNMENT, OIG, or federal law enforcement agency documentation standards
- SDLC documentation experience (requirements, design, test plans)
- Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) or equivalent credential
No recruitment agencies, please.
Company Benefits: We take care of your well-being here at ZenPoint Solutions!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required position at ZenPoint Solutions?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to ZenPoint Solutions. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required position at ZenPoint Solutions located?
This position is based in McLean. ZenPoint Solutions has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required at ZenPoint Solutions earn?
ZenPoint Solutions has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Technical Writer / Documentation Specialist - U.S. Citizenship Required role at ZenPoint Solutions posted?
This role was posted on April 23, 2026 (47 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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