Mid-Level Technical Writer

CACI International Inc; Bay Ridge Junction (MD); On-site; USD 70,800 - 148,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness benefits

Financial benefits

Retirement support

Family support

Time off benefits

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking an experienced technical writer to prepare and maintain various types of technical documentation and user guides. The ideal candidate should have six years of relevant experience, a technical degree, and possess a TS/SCI clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $70,800 to $148,600, alongside comprehensive benefits and opportunities for work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience as a technical writer on contracts of similar scope.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operations documentation and technical publications.
• Write technical copy for various types of documents.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity

Responsible for 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, prepare written text and maintain a current internal documentation library
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
• Work on all phases of documentation
• Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
• Coordinate layout and design of documents
• Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience
• Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
• Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
• Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
• Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products and ability to apply 508 compliance standards

Qualifications

Required:

• Six (6) years of experience as a technical writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph is required

This position is contingent on funding and may not be filled immediately. However, this position is representative of positions within CACI that are consistently available. Individuals who apply may also be considered for other positions at CACI.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The Proposed Salary Range For This Position Is
$70,800 - $148,600

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.