Senior Technical Writer - Systems & Software Documentation

Peraton

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 104,000 - 166,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Heavily subsidized employee benefits
25 days of PTO annually
Attractive bonus plan

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Writer to provide essential engineering support for a government client. This role involves preparing and maintaining a variety of technical documents, including user guides and system operations documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing and a strong understanding of systems engineering standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers generous benefits, including a competitive salary range and substantial PTO. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in technical writing for government contracts.
  • Bachelor's degree required, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and maintain technical documents for software and systems.
  • Create installation, configuration, and user documentation.

Skills

Technical Writing
Documentation Standards
Systems Engineering
TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Discipline
Substitution of Experience for Degree

Job description

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Writer to provide essential engineering support for a government client. This role involves preparing and maintaining a variety of technical documents, including user guides and system operations documentation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical writing and a strong understanding of systems engineering standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers generous benefits, including a competitive salary range and substantial PTO. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to national security efforts while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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