Technical Writer 3

BTS Software Solutions; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer 3 to translate technical information and write and edit technical documents in support of customer operations. The role requires producing and maintaining comprehensive documentation for hardware and software, with collaboration from engineers and subject matter experts.

The position specifies eight years of TW experience, a technical degree, and potential substitutions for degrees with experience, along with strong command of MS Word,

Qualifications

• Eight years experience as a Technical Writer in programs/contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required; a Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience.
• Four years of additional TW experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Write and edit technical documentation for all project hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to guides.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents and work with engineers to produce quality documentation and training materials.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree substitution for two years experience

Four years TW experience substitute for bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

The position is for a future opportunity scheduled for Award Spring 2027

Technical Writer 3

BTS Software Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer 3 to translate technical information and write and edit technical documents in support of customer operations.

Job Description: 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 the project's hardware and software to include installation, 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.

Primary Location: Annapolis Junction, MD

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Poly from Maryland customer

Degree Requirement:

• Eight (8) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master's degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Relevant Experience:

All Levels:

• 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


• Use 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


• Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers


• Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity


• 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


• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems


• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information


• Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies


• Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products


• Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract


• Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods


• Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required


• Review work products of others for compliance with technical manual NSA Data Standard (DS)-89


• Coordinate layout and design of documents

Pay Range: $160,000-$180,000

The BTS pay range for this job-level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Our approach to crafting offers considers various factors to establish an equitable and competitive compensation package. These considerations include, but are not limited to, the extent and intricacy of the role's responsibilities, the candidate's educational background, their work experience, and te specific competencies crucial for success in the role.

Company Overview:

BTS Software Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business who are community-focused innovators who transform ideas into technology to serve people. We recognize that innovation is only valuable when applied towards a needed solution. Technology has no value without the hard work to turn ideas into reality. Our roots are in helping save Soldiers' lives through technology. We bring that ethos to serving our community. We create solutions that touch people's lives - products to communicate, to connect companies with customers, to stay informed, to save lives, and to enhance lives.

We have a small company persona with a large company ethos and capabilities; we create elegant solutions for complex problems that will enrich people's lives. We offer one of the best benefits packages in the industry: Competitive health benefits package, PTO, 401K matching and vested from day one to name just a few of our benefits and perks.

BTS Software Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.