Sr Technical Writer

CACI; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

CACI is seeking a Sr Technical Writer to prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents for hardware and software, including installation, configuration, and end-user guides. You will create code documentation for software, development guides, and data flow documentation, while coordinating with engineers and SMEs to ensure clarity across audiences.

You will work on all phases of documentation, coordinating layout, researching technical subjects, and producing materials for a DoD

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Master’s degree in a technical or business discipline may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience
• Five (5) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
• TS/SCI Poly required

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operation documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Understand basic grammar and concepts, responsible for writing technical copy for various documents
• Gather technical information, prepare written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Use MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio and other tools
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals and training manuals
• Interpret engineering drawings and maintenance procedures to organize information
• Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing across acquisition phases

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business

Master's degree substitution for experience

5 years additional TW experience substitute for Bachelor

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Job Title: Sr Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: None

Type of Travel: None

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

We are seeking a Technical Writer who will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. You will be writing and editing technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. You will create code documentation for software; implementation guides and end-user guides for capability; provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation. You will format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consult with technical personnel and other available resources.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operation documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Understand basic concept (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
• Gather technical information, prepare written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.
• 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, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
• Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents
• 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
• Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Contract
• Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods
• Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and provide or coordinate special documentation services as required

Qualifications

• Eight (8) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required
• Master’s degree in a technical or business disciple may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience
• Five (5) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree
• TS/SCI Poly required

What You Can Expect

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

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.

$84,900 - $178,400

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.