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Responsibilities include:\nCreate, edit, maintain, and publish technical documentation and manuals describing CICP applications, processes, features, and system changes.\nCollect and interpret technical data and information from developers, engineers, analysts, and other subject matter experts; verify content accuracy and resolve documentation gaps.\nCoordinate document structure, layout, illustrations, tables, screenshots, and publication formats to make technical information clear and usable.\nTranslate technical concepts, engineering updates, and development milestones into concise, accessible executive summaries, weekly reports, and stakeholder communications.\nDevelop user guides, onboarding materials, FAQs, training documentation, and process instructions that support adoption of new technologies and workflows.\nDocument transformation planning, implementation activities, decisions, milestones, and post-implementation reviews; maintain transformation activity logs.\nCollaborate with technical and service experience teams to document system integrations, interface changes, and effects on user workflows.\nApply applicable Federal, DHS, and CISA documentation standards, including Section 508 accessibility, plain language, and agency branding requirements.\nMaintain version-controlled documentation repositories and revision histories; coordinate review, approval, and publication through established processes.\nGather stakeholder feedback, assess content clarity and usability, and make iterative improvements to documentation and training materials.\nSupport reporting on transformation success measures and key performance indicators by documenting approved metrics, results, and lessons learned.\nSupport approved documentation automation and communication workflows, including use of authorized large language model tools; review generated content for accuracy and appropriate handling of information.\nCoordinate initial drafts and recurring updates with the manager, track assignments and deadlines, and support training delivery and knowledge transfer.\nProtect sensitive information, including Protected Critical Infrastructure Information (PCII), and confirm appropriate access and release approvals before publication.\nNon-Essential Functions:\nOther related duties as assigned.\nAbout Us\nAttainX, Inc. delivers technology solutions, software products, and professional services to Federal Government customers. 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