Tantus Technologies, Inc. – recognized by the Washington Post as a Top Workplace – is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support a federal customer. This position focuses on developing, maintaining, and enhancing a variety of technical documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and compliance documentation, ensuring accessibility for both technical and non-technical audiences.

You will collaborate closely with developers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and team leads to gather and verify information, ensuring documentation accuracy and alignment with organizational standards. The role also involves leveraging tools such as Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Excel macros to manage and optimize documentation workflows. Experience in a security or compliance setting is preferred but not required. Candidates must have strong technical writing skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, remote environment.  

Clearance: This position supports a federal contract and requires the ability to pass a background check.

• Serve as the primary Technical Writer for the project team, providing dependable, independent support with exceptional time management skills.
• Work remotely with the client, collaborating with developers, functional/technical personnel, and federal managers.
• Develop, update, and manage a variety of technical documents, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), templates, and compliance-related materials, ensuring clarity for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with team members, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), and federal stakeholders to ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project requirements.
• Maintain documentation libraries in tools such as Microsoft SharePoint and leverage Excel macros to streamline reporting and tracking processes.
• Communicate and report any issues or updates to the Tantus Project Manager.
  Assist in organizing and managing project artifacts, including meeting agendas, minutes, and related documentation.
• Compile and deliver Weekly Status Reports to track and highlight activity progress and milestones.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, English, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in Technical Writing roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, and Excel (including use of macros).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and other technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
• Must be Public Trust security clearable.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple documentation tasks simultaneously.
• Skilled in collaborating with subject matter experts and cross-functional teams to gather and verify information.
• Adept at creating user-friendly documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Comfortable using tools and processes to streamline workflows and optimize document management.

• Experience in cybersecurity or compliance-related documentation, particularly within a Risk Management Framework (RMF) environment.
• Familiarity with tools like SharePoint, Jira and Microsoft Teams.
• Additional certifications such as Microsoft Office Specialist (Word, Excel) or advanced technical writing credentials (preferred, not required).

• Salary range is $70,000-77,000/year. The salary range for this position reflects a variety of factors that influence compensation decisions, including skills, experience, training, certifications, and organizational needs.