Geospatial Technical Writer for DoD & GIS

Syncadd-Systems; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Programs

Job summary

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team in Hawaii. The ideal candidate will simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and collaborate with engineers, PMs, and DoD personnel to produce clear documentation.

Candidates should have GIS familiarity and experience with SDSFIE, QA/QC, and standard procedures. The role emphasizes compiling procedures, drafting enterprise geospatial plans, and producing maps and reports using GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Earth Sciences, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience performing technical writing.
• 1–2 years of experience using GIS software.
• Ability to interact with military and DoD personnel on various projects.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to multitask to meet deadlines with quality work.
• Team player who can work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe office products.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing guidance, policy, and regulations for geospatial programs and QA/QC processes.
• Compile and maintain Standard Operating Procedures from multiple sources.
• Solicit feedback from original sources and integrate into deliverables.
• Draft plans and guidance focusing on enterprise geospatial data management.
• Organize and draft articles, reports, or sections of major deliverables with accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain metadata and other documentation.
• Monitor changes affecting geospatial data standards and processes.
• Use GIS to develop maps, data, and reports for stakeholders.
• Provide staff support to working groups and committees.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collaborative team engagement.

Skills

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Access

SDSFIE

Job description

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team in Hawaii. The ideal candidate will simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and collaborate with engineers, PMs, and DoD personnel to produce clear documentation.

Candidates should have GIS familiarity and experience with SDSFIE, QA/QC, and standard procedures. The role emphasizes compiling procedures, drafting enterprise geospatial plans, and producing maps and reports using GIS tools.