Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Ad Hoc LLC
Job overview
The Technical Writer II at Ad Hoc LLC is responsible for creating and maintaining technical documentation to support digital service products, impacting government service delivery.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves collaborating with government partners and stakeholders, interviewing product developers, preparing illustrative materials, conducting quality reviews, translating complex data into user-friendly content, supporting design and research processes, and managing multiple documentation streams in an Agile environment.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a starting salary range of $85,000 - $95,000, company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance, flexible PTO, 401K with employer match, paid parental leave after one year, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Experience and skills
Requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience in technical writing, familiarity with Agile methodologies and documentation tools like Confluence, strong editorial skills, and experience with design software; prior government contracting experience is preferred.
Work environment and culture
Ad Hoc LLC promotes a remote work culture emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, acceptance, accountability, humility, and inclusive small teams focused on delivering effective software solutions.
Company information
Ad Hoc LLC is a technology company specializing in scalable digital services for government agencies, known for impactful projects supporting Veterans Affairs and other public-sector programs.
Team overview
The candidate will join a multi-disciplined team collaborating closely with government partners and stakeholders to deliver user-centered digital services.
Job location and travel
This is a fully remote position allowing nationwide talent to work flexibly from their preferred locations.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to work on government digital service projects that transform public-sector service delivery using modern Agile methods and remote work tools.
Company overview
Ad Hoc LLC is a digital services company specializing in government IT solutions, focusing on modernizing and improving public sector technology. They generate revenue by contracting with federal, state, and local government agencies to provide custom software development, user experience design, and IT consulting services. Founded in 2014 by former Presidential Innovation Fellows, the company has a history of working on high-impact projects like the overhaul of HealthCare.gov. Ad Hoc is known for its agile methodologies and commitment to open-source solutions, aiming to make government services more accessible and efficient.
How to land this job
Position your resume to emphasize your experience authoring and maintaining technical content like SOPs, user manuals, and API references, showcasing clarity, accuracy, and consistency in your writing style.
Highlight your familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or SAFe, and your ability to support cross-functional teams, as this aligns with Ad Hoc's collaborative and agile culture.
Apply through multiple platforms including Ad Hoc LLC's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of being noticed.
Connect with current employees in the Veterans Affairs business unit or technical writing teams at Ad Hoc LLC on LinkedIn, using ice breakers such as commenting on recent projects related to government digital services or expressing interest in their remote work culture.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description like 'technical writing,' 'Agile,' 'Confluence,' 'DevSecOps,' 'software development lifecycle,' and 'design software' to ensure it passes automated screenings.
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