Technical Writer

Valiant Solutions is seeking a 1/4 time Technical Writer to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!

Named one of the Best Places to Work in the Washington DC area for 12 consecutive years, Valiant is proud of our employee-centric culture and commitment to excellence. If you are interested in learning more about Valiant and this opportunity, we invite you to apply now!

This position allows for 100% remote work. Remote work requires a high level of trust in our employees, and we strictly adhere to the details outlined in our Remote Work Policy below. 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in writing, editing, and preparing business or technical documentation for SOPs, user guides/ job aids, workflow diagrams, etc., including at least 1-2 years supporting a federal agency
• Bachelor’s degree 
• Experience utilizing SharePoint or related tools for document management, collaboration, and content organization. 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Teams 
• Working knowledge of IT standards and frameworks

• →Performs requirement analysis, software design, development, installation, testing and maintenance for application system components for large-scale and distributed systems.
• →Performs operating system, and/or product evaluation, integration, testing, and problem diagnosis/resolution. 
• →Provides technical leadership, reviews work products, and makes technical recommendations, as needed, for changes in the supported technical architecture.
• →Works in an object-oriented environment. 
• →Gathers and writes technical documents for information system installation, operation, and maintenance in clear and concise language. 
• →Writes in clear and concise language technical documents, procedures manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications 
• →Ensures that technical documents are written in a clear, readable format that can be understood by technical and non-technical personnel 
• →Ensures documentation correctly references organizational policies as needed 
• →Reviews, performs quality assurance, and edits applicable materials as needed. 
• →Acquires and verifies knowledge by working closely with stakeholders engaged in developing new products and services as well as making improvements to existing documentation, observing the performance of information system pilots, examining drawings and notes, and reviewing rewrites of articles and manuals or similar publications 
• →Ensures conformance to existing IT standards by revising the text and making recommendations for changes in scope where necessary 
• →Ensures the appropriate use of technical terminology in IT-related documents 
• →Works with system owners and SMEs to understand existing and planned technologies and standards

Remote work necessitates a high level of trust in our employees. To ensure that employee performance does not suffer in a remote work environment, all employees who telecommute are expected to have a quiet and distraction-free workspace with adequate internet, dedicate their full attention and availability to their job duties during working hours, and maintain a schedule during core business hours that align with those of their coworkers and Valiant's clients. In alignment with Valiant's inclusive and engaging environment, cameras are encouraged and can be required to be on during virtual video conferences. Additionally, in alignment with the Office of the Inspector General’s effort to eliminate conflicting employment, all Valiant employees are required to disclose any current or future outside employment engagements. During onboarding and throughout employment, employees must disclose any current activities or intent to engage in outside employment or other professional activities and obtain written approval.  Employees may not solicit or conduct any outside business during core business hours for Valiant Solutions and our clients.

Valiant Solutions is a security-focused IT solutions provider with public clients nationwide. Named one of the fastest growing privately held companies by Inc. 5000, Washington Technology’s Fast 50, and Washington Business Journal’s Best Places to Work in the D.C. area, Valiant Solutions prides itself on providing its employees with great benefits and career development opportunities. As a company, we are just as committed to growing careers as we are to building world-class IT solutions, all while enjoying an unparalleled work-life balance. We are in a phase of tremendous growth and building the team that will take us to the next level. We seek people whose talents and accomplishments will contribute to a thriving company, who have the character to support their capacity, and can make a positive impact on our culture. Alongside our talented team, you’ll learn to think quickly on your feet and expand your own personal and professional skill set. Our management team will inspire you to consider new perspectives and challenge you to become a better practitioner in the fast-paced industry of IT security. We hire people we respect – and we trust them to deliver results leveraging their expertise. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment as part of a stellar team of professionals, then we invite you to apply online today.

Valiant Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status, in accordance with applicable law.

Sitting or standing at a desk for prolonged periods of time and consistent operation of a computer. Frequent communication and exchanging of accurate information via electronic communication, phones, and in person. Occasionally lift and/or move moderate amounts of weight, typically less than 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

By submitting your resume for this position, you authorize Valiant Solutions to share your resume, as well as, personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should Valiant Solutions or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.