Technical Writer (Defense)

Location: In office in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States

Salary: $49,996.80–$290,004.00 per year

Company

Works on documentation for DoD electronic equipment, software, systems engineering, and cryptologic programs.

What you will do

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documentation for hardware, software, operations, testing, installation, configuration, and end-user workflows.
• Create code documentation, implementation guides, user manuals, training materials, reports, responses, briefings, and technical publications.
• Research complex technical subjects and organize information from engineering documents, drawings, technical personnel, and subject matter experts.
• Maintain an internal documentation library and coordinate document layout and design using word-processing and presentation tools.
• Collaborate with developers, engineers, and other technical personnel to produce accurate documentation.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation and cryptologic program documentation in accordance with NSA DS-89 standards.

Requirements

• US citizenship and an active TS/SCI with FSP security clearance are required.
• Six years of technical writing experience on programs or contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of technical writing experience may substitute for the degree.
• Ability to interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and understand operational procedures.
• Strong technical writing, editing, research, organization, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, in-office work arrangement.
• Healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, education, and time-off benefits.
• Equal opportunity and affirmative action employment practices.