Odyssey Systems

Senior Technical Writer

Odyssey Systems$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US citizen
  • Active Top Secret Clearance required
  • BA/BS degree in relevant field
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience
  • Strong writing and grammar skills
  • Experience with technical documentation software
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

  • Prepare technical papers, manuals, and reports
  • Write and edit user documentation and guides
  • Translate complex technical concepts into user-friendly documentation
  • Ensure adherence to agency style and accuracy standards
  • Analyze technical inputs to develop and update content
  • Collaborate with engineers and program managers to define specs
  • Organize an electronic library of documents

Benefits

  • Full-time position at a prestigious Air Force Base
  • Opportunity to support critical national security programs
  • Work within a collaborative environment with diverse teams
  • Potential for professional development and exposure to DoD projects
  • Involve in high-stakes documentation for defense systems
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Odyssey has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer providing support to Program Executive Office for Nuclear Command, Control, Communications Common Very Low Frequency (VLF) Receiver (CVR) Increment 2 Program Management Office (PMO) via the Nuclear Networks Division (NCN).The AFNWC/NC3 Integration Directorate is headquartered at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, with an operating location at Kirtland AFB, NM. The NC3 Directorate’s mission is to provide support to the Program Executive Office (PEO), the Deputy Director, Deputy AFPEO NC3 and staff for acquisition and administrative control of all NC divisions, branches, and programs. It consists of an Executive Section, Engineering (EN), Financial Management (FM), Operations Management (OM), Information Protection (IP), Contracts (PK), Cyber, Logistics (LG), the Program Execution Group (PEG) and Intelligence (IN).

 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but not limited to:

  • Prepare original technical papers, manuals, policies, specifications, and reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields.

  • Write and edit user documentation, how-to guides, instruction manuals, procedures, and training materials.

  • Translate complex technical concepts into clear, user-friendly documentation tailored to specific audiences.

  • Ensure documents meet agency style, formatting, tone, and accuracy standards.

  • Analyze drawings, specifications, test results, mock-ups, and other inputs to develop or update content.

  • Collaborate with engineers, program managers, vendors, and customer representatives to define technical specifications.

  • Maintain and organize an electronic library of signed documents and final presentations.

  • Ensure consistency and clarity across related documents, including citation of sources and generation of tables of contents.

  • Conduct final reviews for layout, grammar, and editorial quality before release.

  • Support document revisions, version control, and coordination of different editions as needed.

  • Use Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software for content creation, layout, and formatting.

Qualifications

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must have an active Top Secret Clearance

Education: BA/BS degree

Years of Experience: 7 - 10 years of relevant work experience 

 

Preferred Qualifications

Education: MA/MS degree 

Years of experience: 10+ years of relevant work experience within the DoD/DoW or Air Force

Technical Skills
  • Strong writing and grammar skills with a clear command of the English language

  • Experience creating technical documents in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; familiarity with MS Project and MS Access is a plus

  • Ability to synthesize technical data and translate it into easily digestible formats

  • Desktop publishing experience and document version control

Interpersonal Skills
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

  • Able to multi-task and manage multiple document work-flows

  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills across diverse teams

  • Able to work independently and pro-actively manage documentation needs

Additional Information

Location: Hanscom AFB 

Travel: 10%

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About Odyssey Systems

Odyssey Systems is an information technology company based in Rockville, Maryland. It was founded in 1997 and provides a range of IT services to government agencies and private sector clients. Odyssey Systems specializes in software development, data analytics, and cybersecurity. The company has a team of over 500 employees and has worked with clients such as the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and the National Institutes of Health. Odyssey Systems is committed to providing innovative solutions to its clients and helping them achieve their goals.
Learn more about Odyssey Systems
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
Revenue
$100 million

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