Technical Writer

RPMGlobal; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

DCS Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Technical Writer to develop, review, and maintain technical documentation for military, engineering, and acquisition audiences. The role emphasizes clarity and accuracy of complex material and collaboration with engineers, logisticians, and program leadership.

This is a part-time, on-call position; hours are scheduled based on organizational needs. The ideal candidate has experience with DOW programs and a security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing and editing technical documentation, requirements documents, technical papers, and engineering artifacts.
• Ability to create professional-quality technical products from complex content.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares technical manuals, articulation of specifications, doctrinal materials, detailed reports, training materials and support plans, logistic and fielding plans, graphic and training aids.
• Guides, aids, and/or manages others in the analysis, design, development, planning and execution of product services and processes.
• Works on complex projects which require original thinking and new approaches.
• Sets priorities and ensures that the work products conform to requirements and standards.
• Plans, conducts and manages assignments, reviews progress and evaluates results, works with other technical and administrative disciplines, and performs top-level analysis/research and plans.
• Maintain consistency of language, terminology, and formatting across multiple documents and products.
• Create tables of contents, citations, references, and supporting documentation as required.
• Support review cycles by incorporating feedback from managers, engineers, and stakeholders.
• Maintain electronic libraries of approved documents, presentations, and associated records.
• Update and revise documentation as requirements, systems, and program needs evolve.
• Prepare materials for publication and distribution.

Skills

Technical documentation

Microsoft Office

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

DCS is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support a fast-paced Army product management office in Huntsville, AL. In this role you will develop, review, and maintain a wide range of technical documentation. You will be responsible for transforming complex technical information into clear, concise, and accurate material for military, engineering, and acquisition audiences. The ideal candidate has experience supporting DOW programs, working in a dynamic environment, and collaborating with engineers, logisticians, and program leadership.

Join our growing team and apply your technical writing expertise, analytical, and problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment. At DCS Corporation, you’ll find competitive pay, top-tier benefits, and an innovative culture built to support your growth. Best of all, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team focused on achieving meaningful results.

This is a part‑time, on‑call role with hours scheduled based on organizational needs.

Essential Job Functions:

Prepares technical manuals, articulation of specifications, doctrinal materials, detailed reports, training materials and support plans, logistic and fielding plans, graphic and training aids.

Guides, aids, and/or manages others in the analysis, design, development, planning and execution of product services and processes.

Works on complex projects which require original thinking and new approaches.

Sets priorities and ensures that the work products conform to requirements and standards.

Plans, conducts and manages assignments, reviews progress and evaluates results, works with other technical and administrative disciplines, and performs top-level analysis/research and plans.

Maintain consistency of language, terminology, and formatting across multiple documents and products.

Create tables of contents, citations, references, and supporting documentation as required.

Support review cycles by incorporating feedback from managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

Maintain electronic libraries of approved documents, presentations, and associated records.

Update and revise documentation as requirements, systems, and program needs evolve.

Prepare materials for publication and distribution.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship and active DOW Secret security clearance or ability to obtain one.

Bachelor’s Degree and 8+ years of relevant experience.

Experience developing and editing technical documentation, requirements documents, technical papers, and engineering artifacts.

Ability to create professional-quality technical products from complex content.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Strong oral and written communication skills.