TECHNICAL WRITER II with Security Clearance

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, review, and maintain technical documentation such as user manuals, specifications, reports, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and other related materials.
• Translate complex engineering and technical concepts into clear, concise, and understandable documentations for a variety of audiences.
• Applies communication and interviewing skills to collect needed information from internal and external personnel to support writing activities.
• Conducts research if needed on RFP technical/functional areas to gain better understanding of Materials to be written.
• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to develop technical specifications, standard operating procedures, end-user installation and operation manuals, and product insert sheets.
• Develop and maintain a content directory for documentation, ensuring version control, accessibility, and regular updates to keep documentation accurate and current.
• Ensure that written materials are grammatically correct and maintain a consistent tone or voice.
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline documentation processes and improved efficiency and usability.
• Seeks feedback from stakeholders to refine and improve documentation quality.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in communications, STEM, Writing & Rhetoric, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in technical writing or 6 years of related experience in lieu of education.
• Excellent written, editing, and oral communication skills, example writing will be requested from candidates.
• Proven ability to work with cross-functional teams and independently (self-starter).
• Able to work under tight deadlines and support multiple pursuits concurrently.
• Basic understanding of engineering, quality assurance, and project management concepts.
• Ability to create vector graphics to supplement writing instructions.
• Ability to synthesize complex technical concepts into clear, actionable content.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency using MS Office Suite (PowerPoint, Access, Word, Outlook) and Adobe Illustrator/InDesign.