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Technical WriterActioNet • Oceanside, California
Technical Writer

Technical Writer

ActioNet • Oceanside, California
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Description

ActioNet is looking for a skilled Technical Writer to join our team!If you have experience creating IT design documentation, test plans, test scripts, and test procedures—especially in a DoD contracting environment—we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you’ll collaborate with engineering, testing, and program management teams to develop clear and comprehensive documentation that supports IT system design, implementation, and validation. Strong writing skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of DoD contract deliverables, compliance requirements, and testing methodologies are key to success. If this sounds like a great fit for you, let’s connect!

Location : San Diego, Oceanside, Yuma, 29 Psalms Area

Salary Range : $70-90K

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Develop, edit, and maintain IT system design documentation, ensuring alignment with program and contractual requirements.
  • Create and update test plans, test scripts, and test procedures to support system validation and verification activities.
  • Support requirements traceability documentation to track system specifications from design through testing and deployment.
  • Assist in the preparation and maintenance of CDRLs (Contract Data Requirements List) and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) per contract obligations.
  • Document system architecture, software and hardware configurations, security controls, and data flows in support of IT network infrastructure projects.
  • Work closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and testing teams to ensure documentation accurately reflects system functionality and operational requirements.
  • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), user guides, system manuals, and compliance reports.
  • Prepare technical documentation for formal design reviews, test readiness reviews (TRRs), and system acceptance reviews (SARs).
  • Ensure documentation meets DoD standards, security best practices, and compliance frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, RMF, MIL-STD, and IEEE documentation standards.
  • Provide support for risk assessments, configuration management documentation, and change control processes.
  • Maintain a structured document control system, ensuring accurate version tracking, approvals, and historical records for all technical deliverables.

Required Qualifications :

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • . Citizenship required
  • 5+ years of experience in technical writing for IT systems, DoD projects, or government contracts.
  • Strong understanding of IT design documentation, test plans, test scripts, test procedures, and system validation requirements.
  • Experience developing and maintaining CDRLs, Data Item Descriptions (DIDs), and other government contract deliverables.
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure, system integration, and security best practices.
  • Knowledge of DoD contract requirements, acquisition processes, and documentation standards.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio) and documentation tools.
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Experience supporting DoD IT system testing, verification, and validation activities.
  • Knowledge of federal acquisition regulations (FAR, DFARS), MIL-STD documentation requirements, and DoD program compliance frameworks.
  • Familiarity with configuration management processes and tools such as DOORS, JIRA, or other requirements tracking software.
  • Local candidates who can report on-site, as needed will be given preference.
  • ActioNet is a CMMI-DEV Level 4, CMMI-SVC Level 4, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, ISO 9001, HDI-certified, woman-owned IT Solutions Provider with strong qualifications and expertise in Agile Software Engineering, Cloud Solutions, Cyber Security and IT Managed Services. With 24+ years of stellar past performance, ActioNet is the premier Trusted Innogrator!

    Why ActioNet?

    At ActioNet, ouris at the heart of everything we do :

  • We are committed to makeand continue to invest in our ActioNeters
  • We are committed to our customers by driving and sustaining
  • We are committed to give back to our, help others and make the world a better place for our next generation
  • ActioNet is proud to be named as a Top Workplace for the ninth year in a row (2014 - 2022).We have 98% of Customer retention rate. We are passionate about the inspirational missions of our customers and we entrust our employees and teams to deliver exceptional performance to enable the safety, security, health and well-being of our nation.

    What's in It For You?

    As an ActioNeter, you get to be part of exceptional team and a corporate culture that nurtures mutual success for our customers, employees and our communities. We give you the tools to be successful; all you need to do is bring your best ideas, your energy and a desire to develop your skills, experience and career.

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