Technical Writer

Data Computer Corporation of America (DCCA)

• $100K — $120K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience as a Technical Writer
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution
  • Proven ability to author accurate content such as SOPs and user communications
  • Familiarity with JIRA and Confluence is a plus
  • Experience in metrics and reporting

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents for software and systems engineering
  • Write and edit documentation related to the CMS Target Lifecycle, including user guides and training materials
  • Collaborate with developers to produce high-quality documentation
  • Research complex technical subjects and organize information for diverse audiences
  • Provide expert oversight in technical writing and editing for projects

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Retirement plan options
  • Paid disability and life insurance programs
  • Employee assistance program
  • Education assistance and professional development opportunities
  • Paid and unpaid leave programs
  • Wellness initiatives
Full Job Description
Technical Writer

Candidate must have or be willing to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

Key Tasks:

s Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.

s Writes and edits technical documentation for related to the CMS Target Lifecycle to include documentation such as requirements, help, training, and user guides.

s Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials

s Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers

s Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract

Required Skills:

s 7+ years' experience as a Technical Writer

s Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

s Experience with authoring accurate content (SOPs, high level presentations, knowledge base articles, user communications)

Desired Skills:

s JIRA/Confluence

s Create, manage and maintain processes where required

s Metrics and reporting

Required Education / Certifications:

s Bachelor's Degree in a related major

The proposed salary range for this position in Maryland is 100,000 to 120,000. Final salary will be determined based on various factors. Our comprehensive benefit offerings include healthcare, retirement plan, paid disability and life insurance programs, employee assistance program, paid and unpaid leave programs, education assistance, and wellness initiatives.

At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we're able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.

Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.

Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we're here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.

Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA's culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.

Empowering Health: DCCA's benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our Benefits page.

Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today's IT problems.

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