6+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in similar programs and contracts.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution.
4 years of additional Technical Writing experience can substitute for a degree.
Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph is mandatory.
Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other documentation tools.
Responsibilities
Prepare, review, and maintain technical documents for software and systems engineering.
Write and edit installation, configuration, and user documentation for hardware and software.
Create code documentation and produce implementation and end-user guides.
Research and organize technical information from multiple sources for clarity.
Coordinate layout and design of technical publications and manuals.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on defense acquisition documentation and Cryptologic programs.
Collaborative environment with developers and technical personnel.
Access to a current internal documentation library.
Engagement with a wide range of audiences through reports and briefings.
Professional development opportunities in technical writing and documentation.
Full Job Description
BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer II with an active TS/SCI w/ POLY to join our team in Annapolis Junction, MD.
What You'll Get To Do:
Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software including installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.
Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
Skills You'll Bring:
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications
Understand basic concepts (including basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
Gather technical information, prepare written text
Maintain a current internal documentation library
Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio etc.
Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications
Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
Work on all phases of documentation
Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
Coordinate layout and design of documents
Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, and operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer-related information
Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products
Education/Qualifications:
Six (6) years of experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
About BTS Software Solutions
BTS Software Solutions is a software development company that provides custom software solutions to businesses. The company was founded in 1998 by Dr. M. H. Dehghani. BTS Software Solutions' services include software development, web development, mobile app development, and IT consulting. The company has worked with clients in various industries, including healthcare, finance, and government.
