Junior Technical Writer

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Technical Writer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of technical and operational documentation. This role requires a candidate with hands-on writing experience, capable of working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment while ensuring clarity, accuracy, and compliance across all deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation, editing, and maintenance of technical and operational documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidance documents, and strategic materials.
• Support documentation efforts for quarterly and annual audits, ensuring timely and accurate artifact submission.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs) and task leads to ensure content clarity, consistency, and alignment with program objectives.
• Ensure all documentation adheres to quality standards and complies with Section 508 accessibility requirements.
• Provide operational and communication support to program management teams, helping coordinate deliverables and maintain stakeholder engagement.
• Support the facilitation of monthly cybersecurity reporting forums and assist in maintaining effective information flow across teams.
• Prepare and deliver structured cyber risk reporting outputs to stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintain and organize content repositories across multiple platforms, ensuring proper version control and accessibility.
• Coordinate meetings, schedules, and communications with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Track documentation progress, risks, and dependencies; contribute to quarterly reporting and roadmap updates.
• Assist in maintaining organizational charts, architecture diagrams, and public-facing cybersecurity content (e.g., blogs or knowledge portals).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of professional technical writing experience (required).
• Acceptable experience may include proposal writing, grant writing, medical writing, or similar professional documentation roles.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and collaboration/document management tools.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to cybersecurity, IT, or federal/government environments.
• Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and accessibility standards.
• Experience with content management systems and version control practices.
• Basic understanding of reporting frameworks or risk management concepts.

ASSYST Benefits

We are proud to offer a robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and more in order for our employees to maintain a secure work/life balance.