We are looking for Technical Writers to join our rapidly growing team!
Description
The Technical Writer is responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Create code documentation for software; produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
Position Required Skills
- Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
- Gather technical information, prepare written text.
- Maintain a current internal documentation library.
- Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
- Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
- Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
- Work on all phases of documentation.
- Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
- Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
- Coordinate layout and design of documents.
- Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
- Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
- Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
- Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.
- Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
- Ability to create, update and monitor SharePoint, Confluence, and/or similar technology tools.
- Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program. Project, or Contract.
- Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods.
- Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required.
Qualifications
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An active TS/SCI with polygraph is required.
- BS + 8 yrs exp.
Offering the very best compensation packages and the flexibility to let our employees decide what’s most important to them. No vesting schedule, no annual requirements for perks — we believe you should have the freedom to choose the benefits that work best in your life.
Employee Freedom of Choice
Our focus is on people first. We offer comprehensive and flexible compensation packages that match the best the industry has to offer and can be customized to fit your needs.
Our Benefits:
- 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision premiums
- Automatic company contributed Health Savings Account (HSA) up to $3,900 for families
- Up to 7 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Automatic 401k Investment
- Paid 11 Federal Holidays
- BlueCross BlueShield Health Insurance
- Tuition/Training Reimbursement
- Access to Ravens season tickets in club level
- Company-paid golf events for your time and course fees
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The projected compensation range for this position is $125K - $175K. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, we invest in our employees beyond just compensation. Our benefit offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Coverage, Health Savings Account (HSA), Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) Plan, Safe Harbor 401k Investment, Learning and Development opportunities, Referral Bonuses and Flex Time.