Senior Technical Writer - Defense & Cryptologic Documentation

petersontechnologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Technologies is seeking a seasoned technical writer to generate and maintain documentation for DoD programs and cryptologic systems. You will collaborate with engineers to craft manuals, user guides, and training materials, translating complex data into accessible text.

Required are eight years of technical writing experience and a technical degree; NSA DS-89 standards familiarity is a plus. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available in Maryland.

Qualifications

• Eight years’ experience as a technical writer required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Four years of additional TW experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Experience producing defense acquisition and user manuals.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and maintenance docs.
• Familiarity with NSA DS-89 technical manual standard.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, write technical copy for program/project documents of similar complexity.
• Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings and docs.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other docs for end users of DoD equipment.
• Interpret drawings and procedures to blend large quantities of computer-related information.
• Research highly technical subjects from multiple sources and present clearly.
• Prepare operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
• Gathers technical information and prepares written text.
• Uses MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.

Skills

Technical writing

Interpret engineering drawings

Defense documentation experience

Education

Bachelor's in a technical discipline

Master's degree substitution for experience

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Peterson Technologies is seeking a seasoned technical writer to generate and maintain documentation for DoD programs and cryptologic systems. You will collaborate with engineers to craft manuals, user guides, and training materials, translating complex data into accessible text.

Required are eight years of technical writing experience and a technical degree; NSA DS-89 standards familiarity is a plus. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits available in Maryland.