Sr. Technical Writer II (6838)

As a Sr. Technical Writer II, You will work alongside engineers responsible for cloud services, a suite of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) tools, and the container-based infrastructure platform to turn firsthand knowledge of how these services are built and operated into clear, accurate documentation. You will develop a framework for internal documentation that helps teams maintain and support these services, along with user-facing guidance and briefings for government stakeholders.

You will own the documentation lifecycle: identifying gaps, verifying content with technical owners, publishing updates, and keeping knowledge assets current as systems change. You will also integrate automation and artificial intelligence (AI) into documentation workflows to improve efficiency and modernize how knowledge is created, maintained, and shared.

Work is onsite, Clearance is required.

What you’ll do:

• Work directly with the cloud, CI/CD toolchain, and container-based platforms infrastructure teams to understand how services are designed, delivered, operated, and supported.
• Create and maintain system documentation, SOPs, runbooks, user guides, technical diagrams, workflows, and roadmaps for internal teams and service users.
• Build a consistent documentation framework with templates, content standards, ownership, review schedules, and clear publishing practices.
• Turn engineering discussions and system changes into accurate guidance and briefings for technical teams and senior government stakeholders.
• Verify content with technical owners and keep knowledge assets current throughout the service lifecycle.
• Use approved automation and AI tools to streamline drafting, review, publishing, and maintenance while verifying technical accuracy and following security requirements.
• Manage documentation priorities and deliverables independently in an Agile environment.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Writer, knowledge manager, or in a similar content-focused role.
• Experience using a content management system or an intranet (e.g., GitLab, Confluence, Drupal) to publish, maintain, and govern documentation and knowledge assets.
• Experience developing technical diagrams, charts, and graphics for a variety of audiences.
• Experience supporting technical teams with writing templates, SOPs, and style guides grounded in human-centered design (HCD) and writing-for-the-web best practices.
• Ability to work independently, and experience working in an Agile Software environment.

SALARY RANGE: $100,000 – $175,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.