Technical Writer II: Army RDT&E Publications

Socket.dev; Maryland; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Dexis seeks a Technical Writer II to support a large Army test and evaluation program in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role includes data collection, technical writing, and editorial review to produce clear, accurate publications.

Responsibilities include developing reports, manuals, briefs, and related publications while applying government standards and controls. Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or another scientific discipline with 3 years of technical writing experience supporting Army RDT&E programs.
• Associate’s degree in English, Journalism, or another scientific discipline with 5 years of technical writing experience supporting Army RDT&E programs.
• Ten years of technical writing experience supporting Army RDT&E programs.
• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must be proficient in English (speaking, reading, writing).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review completed technical writing projects and ensure accuracy.
• Apply regulations and standards for government publications and publishing practices.
• Use standard terminology, formats, and multimedia in technical publications.
• Develop, write, and edit reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, and related publications.
• Create technical materials on work methods, equipment installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Organize material to meet standards for clarity and terminology.
• Review published materials and suggest revisions to scope and format.
• Maintain records of work products and revisions.
• Assist with layout of photos, drawings, and charts.
• Insert links, photos, graphs, and videos into publications as needed.
• Coordinate typing, duplication, and distribution of materials.
• Assist in developing speeches and public relations releases.
• Edit and standardize materials prepared by others.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English/Journ/Communications or related field

Associate’s degree in English/Communications or related field

Ten years of Army RDT&E technical writing experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Dexis seeks a Technical Writer II to support a large Army test and evaluation program in Aberdeen, Maryland. The role includes data collection, technical writing, and editorial review to produce clear, accurate publications.

Responsibilities include developing reports, manuals, briefs, and related publications while applying government standards and controls. Willingness to travel CONUS/OCONUS as needed is required.