Senior Technical Writer

McBride Consulting

$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Top Secret level clearance with current SCI eligibility
  • BA/BS degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience, with at least five years in DoD programs
  • Technical writing experience in DoD information systems

Responsibilities

  • Obtain, analyze, and organize technical information for documentation
  • Determine effective documentation structure and tone based on audience
  • Develop and maintain a variety of technical documents
  • Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders on technical specifications
  • Review technical artifacts to ensure documentation accuracy
  • Prepare charts and supporting materials for publications
  • Update documentation as systems and requirements evolve

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Description
McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writerproviding support to the Command, Control, Communications, and Battle Management Division (C3BM).

This is a full-time position that is located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA and is 100% onsite.

This position provides the opportunity to support some of the Air Force's most critical Command and Control modernization efforts. Working closely with systems engineers and program leadership, you will transform complex technical content into professional, high-quality products that support decision-making, system development, and mission execution across the DAF Battle Network.

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Obtain, analyze, and organize technical information from multiple sources to develop clear and accurate documentation.
  • Determine the most logical and effective structure, sequence, length, and tone of technical documentation based on the audience and intended use.
  • Develop, edit, and maintain technical documentation, including requirements documents, design reference missions, technical point papers, user guides, instruction manuals, policies, procedures, and related materials.
  • Collaborate with engineers, program managers, customer representatives, and other stakeholders to establish technical specifications and document requirements.
  • Review technical drawings, specifications, mockups, product samples, and engineering artifacts to ensure documentation accuracy and completeness.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, forms, and other supporting materials for technical publications and presentations.
  • Ensure documentation complies with required formats, standards, and configuration management processes.
  • Maintain consistency of language, terminology, and formatting across multiple documents and products.
  • Create tables of contents, citations, references, and supporting documentation as required.
  • Support review cycles by incorporating feedback from managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
  • Maintain electronic libraries of approved documents, presentations, and associated records.
  • Update and revise documentation as requirements, systems, and program needs evolve.
  • Support development of technical direction for product announcements, marketing materials, specifications, and related communications.
  • Prepare materials for publication and distribution.


Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have and be able to maintain a Top Secret level clearance and have current SCI eligibility

Preferred Qualifications

Education: BA/BS degree

Years' experience: 10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs

Technical Skills
  • Technical writing experience supporting DoD information systems and/or business systems environments
  • Experience developing and editing technical documentation, requirements documents, technical papers, and engineering artifacts
  • Ability to work with technical content related to software systems, products, tools, and services
  • Knowledge of learning, configuring, deploying, integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting software systems
  • Experience with authoring, development, and design tools such as GitLab, Markdown, JavaScript, Figma, Lucid, and website maintenance platforms
  • Knowledge management, information architecture, content design, and content strategy experience
  • Configuration management and document control experience
  • Ability to create professional-quality technical products from complex engineering content
Interpersonal Skills
  • Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Strong command of the English language, including grammar and usage
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to work effectively with engineers and understand complex technical content
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with personnel from diverse technical and professional backgrounds
Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA 100% Onsite

Travel: Travel may be required per the customer's discretion

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dentalinsurance
  • Healthinsurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professionaldevelopment assistance
  • Referralprogram
  • Visioninsurance

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