Technical Writer

Themis Insight

$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.
  • Six years of experience as a Technical Writer in similar programs required.
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience necessary.
  • Experience in preparing and maintaining technical manuals and user guides required.
  • Skilled with MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and other documentation tools.
  • Knowledge of systems engineering documentation practices is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the preparation, review, and maintenance of technical documents.
  • Write and edit documentation for supported organization's activities.
  • Create implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities.
  • Produce Standard Operating Procedures and data flow documentation.
  • Format technical publications from various resources and materials.
  • Track and monitor tasking utilizing automated data systems.

Benefits

  • 100% coverage for health, dental, and vision premiums.
  • 6% 401k contribution, regardless of employee contributions.
  • 25 days of Paid Time Off plus 11 holidays.
  • Career development resources and individualized plans offered.
  • 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.

Themis Insight has 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. Themis Insight has 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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