Senior Technical Writer
Ft. Meade Area, MD · Government/Military
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Polygraph
Full-Time | Fully Funded | $150K - $160K | 40 Hours/Week
Keep the Mission Running.
Helm Point Solutions is a woman-owned cybersecurity and physical security firm supporting the nation’s most critical systems and infrastructure. We’re seeking detail-oriented, security-cleared Senior Technical Writer to support a program in the Ft. Meade area. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents across programs and contracts of varying scope and complexity. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that technical information is clearly documented and easily understood by both technical and non-technical users.
What You’ll Do
In this role, you will:
Write and edit technical documentation for all project hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and “how-to” guides.
Create and maintain code documentation for software applications.
Develop and update implementation guides, user manuals, and end-user documentation.
Produce field documentation, data definitions, and data flow descriptions.
Format technical publications, drawing from a variety of resources such as pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with subject matter experts (SMEs).
Collaborate with engineers, developers, testers, and other technical staff to ensure accuracy and clarity in documentation.
Maintain consistency, version control, and compliance with established documentation standards.
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of eight (8) years as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
A Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience (reducing requirement to six years).
In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) additional years of relevant experience may be substituted
Why Helm Point?
We’re not just filling seats — we’re building careers. At Helm Point, every team member matters. You’ll be part of a close-knit company that:
Benefits include:
Next Steps
If you’re interested in this or similar opportunities, let us know in your application.
Apply now or email your resume to recruiting@helmpoint.com to start a confidential conversation.