Senior Technical Writer ? Onsite in Austin, TX

Senior Technical Writer - Onsite in Austin, TX - 2+ Month Contract
Location: Austin, TX (100% Onsite)
Duration: 2+ Months
Industry: Public Sector / Information Technology
Client: Available to qualified candidates

Opportunity Snapshot:
We're seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to join an IT Division in Austin, TX. This is a highly autonomous, onsite role ideal for a documentation expert with a strong understanding of IT environments and a talent for producing policy, procedural, and technical materials. If you can craft complex technical content for diverse audiences from end-users to executive leadership this opportunity offers immediate impact and visibility.

What You ll Do:

• Develop and maintain user guides, technical documentation, process documentation, and IT policies and procedures

• Structure complex technical and procedural content into logical, user-friendly formats

• Research, analyze, and organize data to create reports, manuals, presentations, and operational materials

• Support IT teams in documenting infrastructure, systems, standards, and governance plans

• Translate technical concepts into accessible content for various stakeholders, including executive-level audiences

• Coordinate visual elements and content layout when necessary

• Conduct data analysis to support quality improvement, streamline workflows, and drive performance metrics

• Present documentation and findings to internal teams and stakeholders

• Ensure 100% accuracy in spelling, grammar, formatting, and content integrity

Minimum Required Experience:

• 8+ years creating and editing technical documents, operational guidelines, and procedural manuals

• 8+ years researching and organizing policy/procedural/technical content

• 8+ years consulting with technical staff to develop clear and concise documentation

• 6+ years preparing reports, surveys, and formal responses for senior leadership and external stakeholders

• 6+ years presenting policy and documentation updates to executive or C-Level teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in public sector or government IT writing roles

• Familiarity with IT governance, policies, and standards

• Knowledge of Six Sigma and ITIL methodologies

Core Competencies:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage competing deadlines

• Strong research, comprehension, and analytical reasoning abilities

• Impeccable attention to detail committed to delivering high-quality, error-free content

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Able to manage sensitive/confidential content responsibly and in compliance with policy

• Comfortable working in a structured, safety-focused environment

Why This Role?
This is a strategic, detail-oriented position perfect for a senior-level writer who thrives in complex, high-accountability environments. You'll play a key role in documenting IT operations and improving clarity across systems, while contributing to essential public sector initiatives in the State of Texas.