Senior DoD Technical Writer — Documentation Expert

Sigma Defense Systems LLC; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental & Vision

Medical with HSA/FSA/DFSA

Life & AD&D

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) Matching

PTO 160 hours

Floating Holidays (12)

Educational Assistance

Competitive Salary

Job summary

Sigma Defense Systems LLC in Belcamp, MD is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join our team on a contingent basis, pending award of a contract. The candidate will organize material, edit, and collaborate with subject matter experts to produce publication-ready documents for DoD programs. Requirements include 10+ years of DoD technical writing experience and U.S.

citizenship. Master’s degree in Technical Writing or related field (or Bachelor’s with 5 years of substitution) are acceptable

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a technical writer within the DoW environment.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

• Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
• Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
• Edit, standardize, and make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel.
• Confer with customer representatives, vendors, or subject matter experts to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication.
• Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content.
• Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
• Assist in laying out material for publication.
• Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence

Skills

Technical writing

DoD environment

Education

Master's degree in Technical Writing or related field

Bachelor's degree +5 years experience

Job description

Sigma Defense Systems LLC in Belcamp, MD is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join our team on a contingent basis, pending award of a contract. The candidate will organize material, edit, and collaborate with subject matter experts to produce publication-ready documents for DoD programs. Requirements include 10+ years of DoD technical writing experience and U.S.

citizenship. Master’s degree in Technical Writing or related field (or Bachelor’s with 5 years of substitution) are acceptable