Technical Writer
Modern Technology Solutions
Bedford, MA · Posted September 25, 2026
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About the job
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in Hanscom, Massachusetts . Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. To start, they must have an active SECRET clearance.
Responsibilities: • Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including system of systems architecture and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. • Writes and edits technical documentation for all the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. • Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications. • Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents. • Gather technical information and prepare written text. • Maintain a current internal documentation library. • Use multiple word processing and presentation tools (e.g.,MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, etc.) • Maintain configuration management of all technical writing products • Collaborate with Knowledge Management and maintain appropriate metadata to keep all technical writing in a discoverable Integrated Development Environment (IDE). • Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications. • Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials. • Work on all phases of documentation. • Understand basic concepts and write technical copies for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity. • Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences. • Coordinate layout and design of documents. • Research highly technical subject matter and organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers. • Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity. • Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources. • Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems. • Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information. • Produce technical documentation for C3BM programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies • Apply technical manual standards to work products • Review work products of others for compliance with technical manuals. • Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract • Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods • Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required
Required Qualifications: • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. • Prior experience working in a SAP Facility or SCIF environment is required.
Education Requirements: • An Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required;. 2 years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree.
Clearance Requirements: • Must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. • Must currently hold at least an active SECRET clearance.
The pay range for this position in MA is $xx to $yy/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled.
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