Technical Writer I

ClearEdge IT Solutions, LLC; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

$10k annual training/education benefit

10% 401k contribution fully vested on day one

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in Annapolis is seeking a Technical Writer I to create and maintain technical documentation for software and systems. This role requires strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex information into user-friendly materials. The ideal candidate has two years of experience, a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance, and proficiency with Microsoft Office suite tools. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Technical Writer on similar programs.
• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining operations documentation and user guides.
• Write technical content for installation and configuration.
• Gather technical information from engineering teams.

Skills

Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills

Skilled at working with developers and engineers

Proficient with documentation tools such as MS Word

Comfortable coordinating layout and design

Education

Associate’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.

Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.

Your Mission

As a Technical Writer I, you will support the creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation for software and systems engineering projects. You’ll transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly materials that support operations, testing, and end-user understanding.

You Will Excel In This Role If You Are:

• Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills
• Skilled at working with developers and engineers to translate technical details into understandable documentation
• Proficient with documentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Comfortable coordinating layout, design, and publication of technical materials

A Day In The Life Consists Of:

• Assisting in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
• Writing technical content for hardware and software installation, configuration, and use
• Gathering technical information and preparing written text from engineering teams and project resources
• Creating and maintaining internal documentation libraries
• Formatting and reviewing technical publications for clarity and consistency
• Supporting all phases of documentation for a program or project

Must Haves:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
• Two (2) years of experience as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
• Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; an additional 2 years of experience may substitute for an Associate's degree
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools

Nice To Haves:

• Experience developing documentation for software or system engineering projects
• Familiarity with government or DoD documentation standards

About us:

We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.

Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.

ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!

If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at [e-mail]. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.