Intelligent Waves is seeking a Technical Writer to support mission-critical Department of Defense programs by producing and maintaining technical documentation for complex software, systems engineering, and operational environments. The successful candidate will develop installation and configuration guides, user manuals, implementation documentation, code documentation, and technical publications while collaborating with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts to deliver clear, accurate, and effective documentation for technical and non-technical audiences alike.

🌎 Location: Fort Meade, MD✈️ Travel: TBD

🛡️ Clearance Requirement: TS-SCI w/ CI Poly 

Adherence to all customer site protocols is mandatory for employees.

• Prepare, maintain, and update operations documentation, technical publications, user guides, training materials, and manuals.
• Research, gather, and translate complex technical information into clear, accurate documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Write and edit technical documentation throughout all phases of the project lifecycle for programs of similar scope and complexity.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, and subject matter experts to develop high-quality documentation based on engineering drawings, technical specifications, and operational procedures.
• Produce reports, responses, presentations, and briefings for a variety of audiences.
• Coordinate the layout, organization, and design of technical documents.
• Maintain an internal documentation library and ensure documentation remains current and accurate.
• Utilize Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, to create and manage technical documentation.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other technical publications supporting DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance documentation, and operational procedures to accurately document complex computer systems and processes.
• Develop technical documentation supporting Cryptologic programs and analytic tradecraft methodologies, when required.
• Apply NSA Data Standard (DS-89) and other applicable technical writing standards to all work products.
• Provide technical writing and editing support across all phases of acquisition and program documentation.
• Independently develop and maintain documentation for complex systems, software, and operational procedures.
• Lead complex documentation efforts, coordinate special documentation services, and review the work of other technical writers to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with established standards.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A Master's degree in a related technical discipline may substitute for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years.
• Four (4) additional years of qualifying Technical Writer experience may be substituted in lieu of a bachelor's degree.