Senior Technical Writer
Accenture Federal ServicesTyson's Corner, VAPosted 21 March 2026
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!
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior
Technical Writer with experience producing clear, accurate documentation for complex software and hardware systems. This role involves working both independently and with engineers, project managers, and other stakeholders to create and maintain a variety of technical documents.
Responsibilities:
Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise written content and visual materials
Develop and maintain system documentation, technical diagrams, SOPs, and user guides
Create and update technical roadmaps, workflows, and other visual artifacts to support planning and communication
Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and project managers to gather and refine technical requirements
Produce communication materials for senior government stakeholders, both technical and non-technical
Ensure all documentation aligns with project goals, client expectations, and security classification requirements
Support the development of briefing materials and reports used in recurring client engagements
Work independently to manage documentation tasks and deliverables under tight deadlines
You have:
Minimum 7 years of experience
Bachelor's Degree; or equivalent experience in leu of degree
Experience reviewing, analyzing, and evaluating user needs to create systems solutions that support overall business strategies.
Experience developing technical diagrams, graphics, roadmaps, etc.
Ability to understand and distill complex technical concepts into digestible materials/products
Ability to document system requirements, define scope and objectives, and creates system specifications that drive system development and implementation.
Function as a liaison between IT and users and have both business and technical expertise. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department.
Clearance:
An active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance is required
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:
$101,300
$125,100 USD
What We Believe
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