Role: Technical Writer (SharePoint Admin & Developer Focus)

Hybrid Role in Vienna, VA

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Contractor Job Title

Technical Writer (SharePoint Admin & Developer Focus)

Basic Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Writer with 5 10 years of experience who brings a strong blend of technical documentation expertise, SharePoint administration, and development capability. This role is responsible for creating, managing, and enhancing technical documentation while designing and maintaining SharePoint-based knowledge management solutions. The contractor will partner with technical and business teams to deliver clear, user-friendly, and scalable documentation that supports enterprise systems and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and maintain technical documentation including user guides, administrator guides, and SOPs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, and user-friendly content.
• Design and maintain SharePoint sites, libraries, navigation, and metadata structures.
• Build and enhance SharePoint solutions using lists, libraries, web parts, and workflows.
• Manage document lifecycle processes including version control, governance, and archival.
• Develop and enforce documentation standards, templates, and style guidelines.
• Collaborate with business and technical subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather requirements and validate content.
• Participate in Agile/SDLC processes to ensure documentation aligns with project delivery.
• Create diagrams, workflows, and visuals to enhance content usability.
• Identify opportunities to improve documentation processes and leverage Microsoft 365 tools, including Copilot.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5 10 years of experience in technical writing or documentation development.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems, applications, or technical teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to translate complex technical information into clear, actionable documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.

Desired Skills

• Strong expertise in SharePoint administration (site design, libraries, governance).
• Experience with SharePoint development (pages, lists, workflows, and integrations).
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Familiarity with Agile or SDLC methodologies.
• Experience with diagramming tools such as Visio.
• Knowledge of information architecture and content design principles.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve documentation efficiency.