Technical Writer 1/2

Wyetechllc; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO plan

20% automatic retirement contribution

Various voluntary benefit plans

Team-building events

Branded clothing orders

Job summary

Wyetechllc in Odenton, Maryland is looking for a Technical Writer who will be responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation. This role requires strong technical writing skills and a minimum of two years of relevant experience, along with TS/SCI security clearance.

Benefits include a generous PTO plan, retirement contributions, and various voluntary benefit options that support employee well-being. Join a collaborative environment with team-building events and flexible work locations across the region.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance with agency appropriate polygraph is required.
• Two years experience as a Technical Writer is required.
• Two years of additional experience may substitute for an Associate's degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise technical documents.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining user guides and manuals.
• Gather technical information and prepare written text.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Understanding of grammar

Document preparation

Use of MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals and technical publications.
• Understand basic concepts, including basic grammar, and write technical copy for various types of documents.
• Gather technical information and prepare written text.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Work on all phases of documentation.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents.

Qualifications

Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required (e.g., Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

• TS/SCI clearance with agency appropriate polygraph.
• Two (2) years experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Associate's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Two (2) years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.

Benefits

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

• Generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year.
• Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans, including: Choice of Medical Plan Options (some with Health Savings Account (HSA)), Vision and Dental, Life and AD&D Benefits, Short and Long-Term Disability, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances, Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services, Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000, Mobility among Wyetech-supported contracts.
• Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS.
• Various team-building events throughout the year, such as monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.
• Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

EEO Statement

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement

Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations

Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood. at 844-WYETECH x727 or [e-mail]. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.