Technical Writer

Syncadd-Systems; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Company Paid Holidays

Professional Development Assistance

Referral Programs

Job summary

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team in Hawaii. The ideal candidate will simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences and collaborate with engineers, PMs, and DoD personnel to produce clear documentation.

Candidates should have GIS familiarity and experience with SDSFIE, QA/QC, and standard procedures. The role emphasizes compiling procedures, drafting enterprise geospatial plans, and producing maps and reports using GIS tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Earth Sciences, Engineering or related field preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience performing technical writing.
• 1–2 years of experience using GIS software.
• Ability to interact with military and DoD personnel on various projects.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Able to multitask to meet deadlines with quality work.
• Team player who can work independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft and Adobe office products.
• Familiarity with Esri ArcGIS, Excel, and Access.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing guidance, policy, and regulations for geospatial programs and QA/QC processes.
• Compile and maintain Standard Operating Procedures from multiple sources.
• Solicit feedback from original sources and integrate into deliverables.
• Draft plans and guidance focusing on enterprise geospatial data management.
• Organize and draft articles, reports, or sections of major deliverables with accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain metadata and other documentation.
• Monitor changes affecting geospatial data standards and processes.
• Use GIS to develop maps, data, and reports for stakeholders.
• Provide staff support to working groups and committees.
• Demonstrate professionalism and collaborative team engagement.

Skills

Technical writing

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Access

SDSFIE

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technology and the ability to create documentation that simplifies complex technical concepts for various audiences. The Technical Writer will collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and product managers to produce clear and comprehensive technical documentation. Associates will have technical familiarity with databases, Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). SYNCADD Associates are recognized for expertise in Department of Defense (DoD) geospatial and real property issues and trends.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in developing guidance, policy, and regulations that affect the processes associated with the geospatial program, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, and standardization
• Compile and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for multiple analytical tasks from
• multiple input sources on a regular basis including soliciting feedback from original sources
• Review and assist in developing draft plans, documents and guidance, focusing on enterprise geospatial data management
• Logically organizes and drafts articles, reports, or major sections of larger deliverables, free of grammatical and spelling errors, which accurately capture ideas and add value
• Prepare and maintain metadata and other documentation
• Monitor technological, legal and operational changes that affect geospatial data standard and work processes
• Utilizes GIS technology to develop and produce maps, data, and reports
• Provide staff support to working groups, committees and task forces
• Demonstrates professionalism, work ethic, and an appreciation of diverse perspectives

Required Skills and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Earth Sciences, Engineering or a related field is preferred
• 1-2 years of experience performing technical writing
• 1-2 years of experience using GIS software
• Ability to interact with military personnel, DOD personnel and other contract workers to work on different projects to assist in overall program support
• Must possess strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Must be able to multitask to efficiently meet deadlines with quality work
• Highly motivated, exceptionally skilled at problem solving, able to adapt quickly and can work well in a team environment and individually
• Knowledge of Microsoft and Adobe office products and other industry standard applications (Esri ArcGIS, Excel, Access)
• Experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

Salary & Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Assistance
• Referral Programs

Compensation: The compensation will be competitive and commensurate with the candidate’s

skills and experience. This position includes health care and retirement benefits.

Job Profile: Veterans are encouraged to apply. This position requires US Citizenship, and you must be able to secure security clearance.

SYNCADD Systems, Inc. is a rapidly growing technology company that services Department of Defense customers globally. SYNCADD's headquarters is in Honolulu with a Federal office in Alexandria, Virginia, and personnel located throughout the Pacific and continental United States. SYNCADD provides its customers with integrative technologies and services that assist with the effective management of key resources (facilities, space, inventory, costs, and organizations).

SYNCADD is an Equal Opportunity Employer