Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
Six years of technical writing experience in similar programs
Two years of experience in SIGINT
Familiarity with XML/XSD or Google Protocol Buffers
Experience with software development methodologies and tools like Agile, JIRA, or Git
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing and maintaining technical documentation
Gather and prepare technical information for written content
Maintain current internal documentation library
Coordinate layout and design of technical documents
Produce and update user manuals and training documents
Research complex technical subjects and organize content for different audiences
Write technical copy based on engineering documentation and consultations
Benefits
Clearance requirement TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Work on projects related to defense acquisition and Cryptologic methodologies
Opportunity to write for a program/project of significant complexity
Collaborate with engineers and subject matter experts
Regular updates and maintenance of technical documentation
Full Job Description
Newly Awarded Contract - CY22
Desired Skills:
Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
Understand basic concepts and 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
Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
Job Duties:
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Gather technical information, prepares written text
Maintain a current internal documentation library
Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials(U) Work on all phases of documentation
Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
Coordinate layout and design of documents
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
Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work product
Education:
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.
Qualifications:
Six (6) years' experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Two Years SIGINT experience
XML/XSD or Google Protocol Buffers; Google Remote Procedure Call (gRPC), ESB, CORBA or ICE; DSP and/or protocol processing in software; TDOA and FDOA; Software Defined Radio (SDR); REDHAWK; Agile Software Development; JIRA or Git
Certifications:
None required
Clearance Requirements:
TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph
Essential Functions:
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
