Technical Writer

CACI International Inc; Maryland; On-site; USD 68,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Wellness

Financial benefits

Retirement

Family support

Continuing education

Time off benefits

Job summary

CACI International Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer to support its engineering teams by preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents, reports, and procedures.

You will help establish an internal documentation repository and information management strategy, ensuring clarity and adherence to established standards. The role requires active Secret Clearance, a related bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ experience, and advanced Word/PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications

• Must have an active Secret Clearance to start.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field with 5 years of experience.
• Strong written communication skills that complement an ability to simplify complex topics.
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills (formatting, creating templates, cross referencing).
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills (design, animations, data visualization).
• Attention to detail and proofreading.
• Experience supporting systems engineering, system integration, or technical test activities for complex hardware/software systems.
• Familiarity with engineering concepts and current technology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical and policy/ procedural documentation.
• Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings and documentation; consult engineers and SMEs.
• Write/edit technical copy for various documents.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library with version control.
• Use MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator for documents and briefings.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for diverse audiences.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents and briefings.
• Research highly technical subjects and present complex information clearly.
• Interpret drawings and procedures to blend large quantities of information.

Skills

Active Secret Clearance

Strong written communication

Advanced Microsoft Word

Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Experience with systems engineering

Familiarity with engineering concepts

Content organization

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Job Title: Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity

As a Technical Writer, you’ll support a growing team by preparing, reviewing, revising, and maintaining technical documents such as reports, summaries, system characterization documents, briefings, and procedures. You’ll work closely with the engineering teams to ensure products are complete and accurate while using your skills to ensure those products are clear and meet established standards. Additionally, you will help the team establish an internal documentation repository and information management strategy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical and policy/ procedural documentation.
• 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.
• Responsible for writing/editing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library with version control.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, etc.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents and briefings.
• 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.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.

Qualifications

Required

• Must have an active Secret Clearance to start
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a related field with 5 years of experience
• Strong written communication skills that complement an ability to simplify complex topics
• Advanced Microsoft Word skills (formatting, creating templates, cross referencing)
• Advanced Microsoft PowerPoint skills (design, animations, data visualization)
• Attention to detail and proofreading
• Experience supporting systems engineering, system integration, or technical test activities for complex hardware/software systems
• Familiarity with engineering concepts and current technology

Desired

• TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with a technical writing concentration
• Experience supporting UAS/UXS, robotics, embedded systems, communications, sensor systems, or other integrated technical platforms
• Familiarity with governmental practices, policies, and procedures
• Familiarity with SharePoint, MS Teams, or other collaborative platforms
• Knowledge of graphic design concepts
• Research and fact checking
• Content organization and document design
• Collaboration with technical and non technical stakeholders

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.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$67,800 - 142,200 USD

• healthcare
• wellness
• financial
• retirement
• family support
• continuing education
• time off benefits

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.