Technical Writer 1/2

Wyetech, LLC; Odenton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contributions

Up to 200 hours PTO

Medical plan options

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D

Disability insurance

Identity Theft protection

Employee referral bonus

Branded clothing

Job summary

Wyetech, LLC is seeking a Technical Writer to prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and technical publications for federal government customers. You will collaborate with developers to create training materials and ensure documentation accuracy across programs.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and an associate's degree in a technical discipline, with potential substitution of two years of TW experience for the degree.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
• Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents.
• Gather technical information and prepares written text.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio for documentation tasks.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for diverse audiences.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

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 of 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.

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).

Capabilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
• Gather technical information, prepares written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Usee 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

Required Qualifications

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

The Benefits Package

• 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.

Additional benefits include:

• Wyetech provides a 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, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

• A 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

Company Environment & Perks

• 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.

$70,000 - $80,000 a year

Pay Range: $70000 - $80000 per hour*
Yearly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including but not limited to: relevant prior work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies. *Yearly pay rates reflect the pre-benefit gross wage amounts.

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.