Technical Writer for DoD & National Security Programs

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Intelligence and Security Associates (ISA) in Virginia seeks a Technical Writer to craft and revise manuals, guides, and reports. You will translate complex products and processes for technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating with engineers and SMEs to determine the best documentation format.

Applicants should have 7+ years in technical writing, strong editing skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years writing and editing technical documentation.
• Ability to translate complex information for general audiences.
• Experience gathering input from subject matter experts and stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Writes and edits technical documents including manuals, guides, and reports.
• Collaborates with engineers, program managers, and SMEs to collect information.
• Determines publication formats to best serve project needs.
• Creates diagrams and visuals to aid reader understanding.
• Manages multiple documentation projects and meets deadlines.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Plain-language writing

Diagrams & visuals

MS Office & Acrobat

Version control

DoD/IC experience

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in English/Communications

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Intelligence and Security Associates (ISA) in Virginia seeks a Technical Writer to craft and revise manuals, guides, and reports. You will translate complex products and processes for technical and non-technical audiences, collaborating with engineers and SMEs to determine the best documentation format.

Applicants should have 7+ years in technical writing, strong editing skills, and proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.