1468 - Technical Writer

Sigma Defense; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance

Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA,

DFSA Plans

Life and AD&D coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

401(k) Plan with Company Matching Con"

160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)

12 (Floating) Holidays

Educational Assistance

Highly Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense is seeking a Technical Writer to convey complex system information in a simple, concise manner for customers. The role involves interacting with subject matter experts, developing manuals, specifications, and process docs across disciplines. The candidate should have a strong writing background, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

U.S. citizenship and potential TS/SCI eligibility are required.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive documentation pertaining to the systems delivered to customers.
• Research, outline, write, and edit content with input from multiple departments.
• Gather information from subject-matter experts to write manuals, specifications, and processes.
• Collaborate with development and support teams to organize repositories and data storage.
• Create and maintain information architecture templates for easy data migration.
• Develop content in alternative media forms with a consistent voice across documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Written communication

Multitasking

Learning quickly

Education

Associate's degree or higher in writing or science

Experience substituted for degree (4+ years as a technical writer)

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a Technical Writer who can can convey information pertaining to our developed systems and procedures in a simple and concise manner for our customers. The ideal candidate is a strong writer with a strong interest in technology and a willingness to interact with subject matter experts across a variety of disciplines.

Key Qualifications:

• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled:

Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Education Requirements:

• Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a writing or science related field of study.
• Can substitute four or more years of experience as an effective technical writer for college degree.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• The candidate will develop comprehensive documentation pertaining to the systems that we deliver to our customers. Communicating this information in a simple and concise manner will be crucial as we continue to provide quality products to our customers.
• Research, outline, write, and edit content while working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
• Gather information from subject-matter experts to develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise, and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage.
• Research, create, and maintain information architecture templates that adhere to organizational and legal standards allowing for easy data migration.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation.

Salary Range: $55,000- $70,000 annually.

Benefits:

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary