Enterprise - Technical Writer - User Guides, Geospatial, SDR

Erias Ventures, LLC; Maryland; On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above Market Hourly Pay

401k with Immediate Vesting

Bonuses for Business Development

Professional Development Bonuses

Company subsidized Medical Coverage

Vision and Dental Coverage

Job summary

Erias Ventures in Maryland is seeking an Enterprise - Technical Writer to support user guides and geospatial documentation. The role focuses on creating and maintaining technical publications for software and hardware, including installation and end-user guides.

Requires a current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph clearance. Two years of TW experience and an associate’s degree in a technical discipline are required. On-site duties at Annapolis Junction, MD with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years experience as a Technical Writer in similar scope
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years of additional TW experience may substitute for an Associate’s degree
• Ability to write and edit technical documentation including software and systems engineering

Responsibilities

• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and how-to guides
• Create code documentation for software and generate implementation and end-user guides
• Maintain internal documentation library and publish materials from various sources
• Collaborate with engineers and technical personnel to gather information and ensure accuracy

Skills

Technical writing

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Documentation management

Editing

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Enterprise - Technical Writer - User Guides, Geospatial, SDR

• Annapolis Junction, MD

Erias Ventures was founded to serve its customers with an entrepreneurial mindset. We value creative problem-solving, open communication, and empowering our employees to make decisions and put forth new ideas.

Our staff includes technical experts working across multiple disciplines, bringing diverse perspectives to every project. We are seeking engineers who wish to grow their careers and want to become part of a technically strong and growth-oriented company focused on bringing innovative solutions to the difficult mission problems facing our customers.

Description

We have immediate opening for a Technical Writer to support the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Clearance

A current Top-Secret/SCI with polygraph security clearance is required. Candidates cannot be sponsored or nominated for a government security clearance under this position.

Experience

Two (2) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree.

Required skills:

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents, gather technical information, prepares written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications

Benefits

Erias Ventures provides a complete package of wealth, health, and happiness benefits. The expected salary range for this position, depending on education and years of experience is $100,000 - $135,000.

Wealth Benefits:

• Above Market Hourly Pay
• 11% Roth or Traditional 401k with Immediate Vesting and Deposit
• Spot Bonuses for Assisting with Business Development and Company Growth
• Professional Development Bonuses for Certificates and Degrees

Health Benefits:

• Company subsidized Medical Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Vision and Dental Coverage
• 100% Company Paid Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Group Life Insurance
• Monthly Wellness Reimbursement

Happiness Benefits:

• Paid Time Off with Flexible Work Schedules and Birthday Off
• Amazon Prime Membership and Monthly Internet Reimbursement
• Technology and Productivity Allowance for Equipment and Supplies
• Morale Building and Company Events to Celebrate our Successes and Build our community
• Onboarding and Annual Swag
• Company Paid Professional Development and Training

At Erias Ventures, we are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.