1478 - Technical Writer

Sigma Defense Systems; Perry (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Health Insurance + HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life and AD&D

EAP

401(k) with match

PTO 160 hrs

Floating holidays

Educational assistance

Competitive salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems is seeking a full-time Technical Writer in Perry, GA to create high-quality documentation from scratch. A prior military technician background and experience producing Technical Manuals for government and civilian sectors are highly preferred.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen, capable of obtaining an active Secret security clearance, and possess relevant education in aviation, electronics, or networking.

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.
• Ability to operate with little supervision and quickly adapt to new priorities as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Work with subject matter experts to develop user manuals, test plans, and foundational documents.
• Research, outline, write, and edit content with input from departments to meet project requirements.
• Gather information from subject-matter experts to develop and write procedure manuals, specifications, and process docs.
• Identify documentation repositories, revise, edit, and determine best data storage solutions.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability with a consistent voice across all docs.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Attention to detail

Project management

Independent work

US citizen

Education

Associate's degree in Aviation, Electronics, Satellite Communication, or Computer Networking

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office 365

Adobe

SharePoint

Job description

Sigma Defense is seeking a full-time Technical Writer who can create quality technical documentation, beginning from a blank-page. The ideal candidate is a prior military technician with a wide range of experience utilizing and creating Technical Manuals for government and civilian industries.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to operate with little supervision and quickly adapt to new priorities as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

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

Education Requirement:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation, Electronics, Satellite Communication, or Computer Networking. (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Can substitute four or more years of experience as an effective technical writer for college degree.

Computer Software/Programs:

• MS Office 365 Suite, Adobe, and SharePoint.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• The candidate will work with subject matter experts to develop various forms of documentation such as user manuals, test plans, and foundational documents.
• Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
• Gather information from subject-matter experts and 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.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation.

Salary Range:

$75,000 - $95,00 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