Technical Writer

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a skilled Technical Writer experienced in documenting complex, structured data environments and policy‑driven technical processes. This role supports an enterprise digitization effort by creating clear, high-quality documentation for data models, structured vocabularies, technical workflows, and associated tools used across a high‑assurance environment.

Why Work with us? 

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.  

Responsibilities include:

• Document data models, structured vocabularies, controlled terminology, and the relationships between data objects.
• Produce user‑focused guides and reference materials explaining how to navigate and interact with the tools, data structures, and knowledge frameworks developed by the project team.
• Create clear descriptions of end‑to‑end workflows, including actors involved, information transformations, system interactions, and decision logic.
• Develop training content, presentations, and demonstrations that assist stakeholders in understanding and adopting new digital workflows and data structures.
• Synthesize and organize inputs from SME interviews, workshops, working groups, and technical reviews into structured documentation.
• Document design considerations, integration points, interoperability requirements, and risk‑related guidance provided by engineering and architecture teams.
• Produce supporting materials for project reviews, technical exchange sessions, and recurring status updates.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Information Systems, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Data Science, or a related technical field.
• 4–5 years of experience producing highly technical documentation in domains such as data engineering, systems engineering, digital transformation, knowledge management, or similar environments.
• Demonstrated ability to document complex data structures, schemas, workflows, and system interactions.
• Experience working with or documenting JSON schemas, ontologies, taxonomies, or structured data models.
• Ability to translate SME‑level explanations into clear written content for technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must have a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience documenting policy‑driven or compliance‑sensitive technical environments.
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture concepts, data governance, or controlled terminology management.
• Background developing training materials for complex technical systems.
• Experience supporting Government or highly regulated technical programs.
• Ability to produce both detailed technical documents and high‑level executive communication products.

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.