Tecnical Writer Level 2

US Citizenship Required

About the Role

Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation. Formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications.
• Understand basic concepts (including grammar) and write technical copy for various types of documents.
• Gather technical information and prepare written text.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Work on all phases of documentation 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 comprehensible to a wide audience.
• Write technical copy for various documents under general direction.
• Apply technical writing concepts 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.
• Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products.

Requirements

• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Skills in documentation, technical knowledge, technical publications, user guide creation, and writing.
• Active Top Secret SCI + Polygraph clearance (must currently possess).

Benefits

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages (medical, dental, vision).
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology learning opportunities.
• Paid time off plans: vacation, sick, personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Income protection offerings: short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and possibly contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled weekly hours: 40.
• Travel required: Less than 10%.
• Telecommuting options: Onsite.
• Work location: USA MD Fort Meade.