Technical Writer - Army RDT&E Data & Publications

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Dexis seeks a Technical Writer to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program in Aberdeen, Maryland, onsite with travel across CONUS and OCONUS as needed. The role involves data collection, technical writing, and editorial review to support government missions.

The incumbent will develop, write, edit, and organize publications documenting equipment, procedures, and test activities for government and technical audiences, ensuring clarity and reproducibility across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in English, Journalism, Communications, or a scientific discipline.
• Associate’s degree with 3+ years of Army RDT&E technical writing experience, or 10 years total technical writing experience.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, and edit reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related publications.
• Document work methods, procedures, and maintenance information for equipment.
• Observe activities to document procedures and technical details.
• Interview personnel and review materials to learn product technologies and methods.
• Review catalogs and data related to operation and service of equipment.
• Organize material according to standards for clarity and terminology.
• Coordinate publication layout and distribution of materials.
• Write speeches, articles, and releases as required.
• Edit materials prepared by others.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Journalism/Communications

Associate’s degree + 3 years technical writing

10 years technical writing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dexis seeks a Technical Writer to support a large-scale Army test and evaluation program in Aberdeen, Maryland, onsite with travel across CONUS and OCONUS as needed. The role involves data collection, technical writing, and editorial review to support government missions.

The incumbent will develop, write, edit, and organize publications documenting equipment, procedures, and test activities for government and technical audiences, ensuring clarity and reproducibility across programs.