Technical Writer

Power3 Solutions

$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 years of experience as a Technical Writer for programs of similar scope and complexity
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
  • Familiarity with writing and maintaining operations documentation and user guides
  • Proficient in gathering technical information and preparing written materials
  • Experience with various word processing and presentation tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
  • Ability to document systems per engineering standards
  • Clearance: TS/SCI with polygraph is mandatory

Responsibilities

  • Assist in preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents
  • Write and edit documentation supporting all organizational activities
  • Create implementation and end-user guides
  • Produce Standard Operating Procedures and data flow documentation
  • Format technical publications based on various resources and consultations
  • Track tasking and utilize automated systems to meet deadlines

Benefits

  • 100% paid premiums for health, dental, and vision plans
  • 401k plan with a 6% company contribution
  • 25 days of PTO plus 11 standard holidays
  • Career counseling and personalized development plans
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires
Full Job Description
We are hiring a Technical Writer to work in Fort Meade, MD. Position location is subject to change based on central MD client's needs.

Required: TS/SCI with a Polygraph

You will provide dedicated assistance in the preparation, review, revision and maintenance of technical documents to support the unit's mission. You will write and edit technical documentation for all supported organizations activities; create documentation for operations; produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities - Standard Operating Procedures; provide data definitions and data flow documentation; and format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. Additional duties include tracking and monitoring tasking and utilizing automated data systems and research tools to meet deadlines.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required:
  • Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer 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.
  • Understanding of basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), ability to be responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
  • Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text.
  • Ability to maintain a current internal documentation library.
  • Skilled in use of multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
  • Must understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
  • Experience documenting systems, and systems of systems in accordance with systems engineering standards and practices.
  • Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired:
  • Basic understanding of SIGINT concepts and terminology.
We have all the PERKS!
You are our most valuable resource - your ambition, your knowledge, your creativity. We offer an industry-leading set of benefits to supplement your normal salary compensation. We have you covered with flexible ways to balance work and home life, full health benefit premium coverage, and generous contributions toward your retirement.
  • Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
  • 401k: We contribute 6% even if you don't!
  • Time Off: 11 standard holidays, and 25 days of PTO
  • Career Development: Get career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
  • Employee referral bonuses for successful hires

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