Technical Writer Level 3woodcons.comLocation: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Telework: None
Salary Range: **$115,000 to $135,000 per year
** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.Overview: If you're a skilled technical writer who excels at turning complex technical concepts into clear, user-focused documentation, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You'll create, revise, and maintain a broad range of materials across software and systems engineering, operations, testing, and end-user support. Your work will include installation and configuration guides, how-to content, code and implementation documentation, and field and data-flow materials. You'll also shape polished technical publications using inputs from drawings, pamphlets, and discussions with engineers and subject-matter experts. This position is well-suited for someone who thrives in technical environments, collaborates effectively, and takes pride in delivering documentation that empowers users and strengthens overall project success.
Security Clearance Requirements:This position requires all candidates to be
U.S. Citizens and
possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.Responsibilities- Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
- Understand basic concepts (including grammar) and write technical copy for various types of documents
- Gather technical information and prepare written text
- Maintain a current internal documentation library
- Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, 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 or 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
- Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program or 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 used by end users 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
- Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing for all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the program, project, or contract
- Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods
- Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and provide or coordinate special documentation services as required
QualificationsRequired Education & Years of Experience:- Eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- A master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years.
- Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Fringe Benefits:- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
- Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
