4039 Technical Writer

OVERVIEW:

We are seeking for a talented Senior Technical Writer. The ideal candidate has the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, eye-pleasing, and reader-friendly documentation. This role is critical in setting documentation standards to produce high-quality content that supports the team's technical and operational needs. This position is on-site work in Hanover, Maryland.

GENERAL DUTIES:

Documentation Development:

• Create, edit, and maintain a wide range of documentation, including reports, SOPs/TTPs, system requirements documentation, technical solution whitepapers, and operational briefings.
• Translate technical information into understandable content for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather technical information for inclusion in documentation.

Documentation Standards and Quality Assurance

• Develop and enforce documentation standards, ensuring consistency and usability across all materials.
• Establish style guides and templates.
• Review and proofread documentation before distribution for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to established standards.
• Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the quality and relevance of documentation.

Document Control

• Ensure version management practices are implemented to ensure up-to-date and accurate documentation, team collaboration, efficiency, and quality. • Organize and maintain a centralized repository for all documentation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience and knowledge:
• 8+ years of experience with technical writing, technical editing, document control and knowledge management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Products, including styles, templates, and forms.
• Experience with training others on document multi-editing, reviewing, approval, and version control through formal release/publication.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work until the task is done to meet deadlines.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clearance: Top Secret
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in English, technical writing, or communications
• Experience and Knowledge:
• 8+ years' experience as a technical writer in a technology-focused environment.
• Demonstrated experience in writing technical documents for software development projects
• Technical background in computer science or related field
• Experience as a copywriter
• Experience using AI to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy of documents.

CLEARANCE:

• Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance