Technical Writer

The Swift Group is a privately held, mission-driven, and employee-focused services and solutions company specializing in Software Development, Engineering & IT, Data Science, Cyber Enablement, Logistics, and Training. Founded in 2019, Swift supports Civilian, Defense, and Intelligence Community customers across the U.S. and globally.

About the role

The Technical Writer will join a team providing managerial, design, engineering, architectural, technical, implementation, and maintenance support for an enterprise IT service management system in Annapolis-Junction, MD. This role involves preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to guides.
• Create code documentation, implementation guides, and end-user guides for capabilities.
• Provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation.
• Format technical publications using pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel.
• Gather technical information and prepare written text for various documents.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials across all phases of documentation.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for a wide range of audiences.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents.
• Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express it in written form for a broad audience.
• Write technical copy for documents of similar complexity under general direction.
• Apply technical writing concepts using engineering drawings, technical information, and consultations with engineers and subject matter experts.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation for 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.
• Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (four (4) years of additional Technical Writer experience may substitute for the degree).
• U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance.

Pay

Pay Range: $49,996.80 - $290,004.00. Pay ranges are a general guideline and not a guaranteed final compensation. Official compensation relies on factors such as position level, job complexity, geographic location, work experience, education, certifications, and contract wage rates.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits include healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time off benefits.