DoD Technical Writer with Active Secret Clearance

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to join our DoD contracting team in San Diego, CA. The role involves creating and maintaining high-quality technical documentation across programs, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance with DoD style guides.

Candidates must hold an active Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI, and have 3+ years in technical writing for DoD/IC. We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing, preferably within the DoD or IC.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to produce clear, concise technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise and maintain a variety of technical documentation (test procedures, user manuals, system docs, SOPs, white papers).
• Ensure all deliverables meet DoD and CDRL requirements.
• Collaborate with SMEs, engineers and stakeholders to gather information for accurate documentation.
• Maintain version control and configuration management of documents.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and deadlines.
• Develop style guide addendums as needed.

Job description

Description

JOB TYPE: FULL-TIME

MUST POSSESS AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE WITH THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN A TS/SCI.

WE USE E-VERIFY TO ELECTRONICALLY CONFIRM THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY OF NEWLY HIRED EMPLOYEES.

COMPETITIVE SALARY, COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AND A COMPANY THAT CARES!

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc., an equal opportunity employer, is an established, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Department of Defense, government contractor with core competencies in Information Assurance, Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering. With offices on both the East and West coasts, an inviting culture and above-standard benefits, opportunity abounds for the right individual!

Technical Writer - 26-038 – San Diego, CA

As a growing Department of Defense Contractor, AUSGAR Technologies has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our team of smart and innovative technical team members at NIWC PAC – Seaside in the Point Loma area of San Diego, CA.

Will develop the basis for support for a new system. Create and maintain high-quality technical documentation in support of multiple programs within a fast-paced and dynamic environment. This role requires exceptional writing skills, meticulous attention to detail and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to adapt to changing requirements and maintain a high level of performance under pressure.

• Technical Documentation Development: Create, revise and maintain a variety of technical documentation, including but not limited to test procedures, test plans, user manuals, system documentation (Software Requirements Specification (SRS), Software Product Specification (SPS), Concept of Employment (CONEMP), training materials, installation guides, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and white papers.
• CDRL Compliance: Ensure all deliverables meet Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) requirements.
• Style Guide Adherence: Comply with the Department of Defense writing and style guide (provided upon request).
• Requirements Gathering & Analysis: Collaborate with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and other stakeholders to gather information necessary for creating accurate and comprehensive documentation.
• Multi-Program Support: Simultaneously support documentation requirements for several programs (i.e. ICADS Inc 2 and Inc 3), managing priorities to meet deadlines effectively.
• Quality Assurance: Thoroughly review and edit documentation for clarity, accuracy, consistency and grammatical correctness.
• Configuration Management: Maintain proper version control and configuration management of all documentation.
• Adaptability: Quickly adapt to changing project requirements, priorities and deadlines.
• Style Guide Addendums: As specific tasks may require, develop additional style guide addendums for consistency. Creation of such is not a deliverable to the Government.

Compliance Considerations:

• Quality Assurance: The Contractor is responsible for ensuring the quality of all deliverables meets defined Government standards.
• CDRL Compliance: All documentation must adhere to specified CDRL requirements.
• DoD Style Guide: Writing must follow the Department of Defense writing and style guide.
• Reference Material: All documentation must be based on and compliant with reference material provided (examples provided upon request).

Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in technical writing, preferably within the Department of Defense (DoD) or Intelligence Community (IC).
• Writing Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in writing clear, concise and grammatically correct technical documentation.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in using word processing software (e.g., Microsoft Word), desktop publishing software (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, InDesign) and version control systems.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-ops tempo environment.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience using Extensible Markup Language (XML)-based authoring tools (e.g., (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) DITA).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Experience creating multimedia training materials.

Salary Range: $95K-115K

Based on your qualifications, you will be placed in Level I-V.

An essential qualification for this position is successfully obtaining a security clearance issued by the Federal Government, which may require successful completion of a background check.

We use E-Verify to electronically confirm the employment eligibility of newly hired employees.

AUSGAR’s salary range is dependent upon a variety of factors, which include experience, skills, education, certifications and geographical location. Our salary range includes a base salary and excellent benefits package as part of our total compensation.

AUSGAR Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and need assistance in completing the application, you have the right to request reasonable accommodation. Please e-mail us at [e-mail] if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access www.ausgar.com careers page as a result of your disability.