Submit The Documentation Specified Jobs in Chicago, IL

Entry‑level specialists earn $60,000–$80,000 annually, mid‑level writers and engineers command $80,000–$110,000, while senior documentation leads or compliance managers earn $110,000–$140,000, with top performers in regulated sectors reaching $150,000+.

Core skills include technical writing, proficiency with Confluence, GitHub, Swagger/OpenAPI, and DocuSign. Certifications such as Certified Regulatory Affairs Professional (CRAP), ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, SOC 2 auditor, and Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) are highly valued.

Yes—about 70% of Submit Docs positions are fully remote, 20% hybrid, and only 10% require onsite presence. Remote roles often use cloud‑based collaboration tools like Confluence, Jira, and Slack.

A typical trajectory starts as a Documentation Specialist, moves to Documentation Engineer or Regulatory Writer, then to Documentation Lead or Compliance Manager, and can culminate in Director of Compliance or Technical Program Manager overseeing cross‑functional compliance initiatives.

Automation of documentation via Alteryx and GPT‑4 support, increased regulatory focus on AI/ML product compliance, cloud‑security standards like ISO 27001, SOC 2, and the EU AI Act, and a growing demand for real‑time audit trails are reshaping the field.