Technical Writer
At BigBear.ai, we don’t just build software—we craft intelligence. We’re looking for a technical writer to translate complex systems into clear, actionable documentation that empowers our developers, testers, and end users.
Location: Columbia, MD / National Business Park Clearance: TS/SCI with Polygraph
What you will do
- Architect and maintain a wide range of technical documents: user guides, installation/configuration manuals, system operations playbooks, and test plans
- Partner with software engineers and subject-matter experts to turn deep technical concepts into concise, audience-focused copy
- Produce code documentation, API references, and integration guides that live alongside our software
- Format and harmonize technical publications—from Visio diagrams to pamphlets—ensuring consistency and compliance with NSA DS-89 standards
- Keep our internal documentation library organized and current, using version control best practices
- Research complex engineering drawings, operational procedures, and cryptologic methodologies, then distill them into digestible narratives
- Craft defense acquisition deliverables, training materials, and end-user manuals for DOD electronic systems
What you need to have
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph
- 6+ years of technical writing experience on programs of similar scope and complexity
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline—or 4 additional years of TW experience in lieu of a degree
- Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other documentation tools
- Mastery of grammar, clarity, and the art of tailoring content to different audiences
- Experience applying NSA DS-89 or equivalent military documentation standards
What we'd like you to have
- Comfort working both independently and within agile, cross-functional teams
- Background in code documentation, API design, or developer portals
- Familiarity with cryptologic programs or defense acquisition processes
- A passion for transforming jargon into “aha” moments
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.
BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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