Technical Writer

This position supports a C5ISR hardware and software effort for a U.S. Army customer located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The program provides engineering, programmatic, and lifecycle support to enhance mission-critical command, control, communications, computers, cyber, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C5ISR) capabilities in support of Army modernization priorities.

About the role

Develop and maintain documentation, including user manuals, technical guides, test plans, and policy documents. This is an onsite position at a contractor location in Belcamp, MD.

Responsibilities

• Develop technical manuals, reports, and system documentation.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise materials.
• Ensure compliance with DoD documentation and security policies.
• Collaborate with engineers and analysts to gather accurate technical information.
• Manage document version control and updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field.
• 10 years experience in technical documentation, 5+ within DoD environments.
• Experience using tools like CECOM Web Compose to develop, validate, and publish technical manuals in XML format to comply with military standards (e.g. MIL-STD-40051-2B).
• Active DoD Secret clearance.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health and wellness programs
• Various optional add-on benefits
• Retirement 401(k) plan with Company match

Pay

$100,000–$115,000 per year