Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar field
7+ years of experience as a Technical Writer
Substitution available for degree with additional technical writing experience
Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience
Familiarity with Confluence
Proficient in creating documentation templates
Responsibilities
Create technical documentation for user guides and manuals
Design efficient document templates as needed
Update existing documentation to enhance knowledge management
Route technical documents for accuracy with technical teams
Collaborate with subject matter experts and engineers
Benefits
11 paid holidays
Minimum of 3 weeks PTO
Company-sponsored group medical plan
Company-paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans
Full Job Description
Job Summary
Seeking a Technical Writer to work independently to prepare and maintain a range of highly complex documentation (to include operations and programming documentation, user guides, manuals, technical publications, procedures and methods, and internal documentation libraries)
The ideal candidate will support key activities in defense of emerging threats in the cybersecurity domain
The candidate will be part of a team with the common goal to prevent and eradicate threats to critical U.S. systems
Primary Responsibilities
Create documentation for a technical program to include user guides/reference manuals/capability training materials, requirements documents, reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), briefings etc. for consumption by both technical and non-technical audiences
Create document templates as needed for efficiency
Take ownership of existing documentation to ensure it is continually updated in support of an optimized workflow ensuring knowledge management
Own the process of routing technical documentation to ensure accuracy with technical team members
Work in close partnership with subject matter experts, system and software engineers, test engineers and analysts
Required Qualifications
Must have active Top Secret/SCI clearance with NSA Full Scope Polygraph
Must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, similar field from an accredited college or university
Seven plus (7+) years' experience working as a Technical Writer
Four (4) years of additional technical writing experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's Degree
A Master's Degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience
Experience using Confluence
Experience using tools to create templates for documentation
Background in cybersecurity is helpful but not required
Ability to work across cross-functional teams and thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Desired Qualifications
No desired qualifications listed at this time
Exempt hourly position. 11 paid holidays, minimum of 3 weeks PTO, company sponsored group medical plan, company paid dental, vision, life insurance, and STD/LTD plans. Salary is dependent upon the candidate's experience and qualifications.
