Technical Writer III

Amentum; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to join their team in Annapolis Junction, MD. This role involves preparing and maintaining critical documentation, including user guides and manuals, while ensuring compliance with industry standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in technical writing, possess a Top Secret security clearance, and be adept at collaborating with engineers and developers. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the success of defense acquisition projects and help shape the future of technical documentation in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in technical writing or documentation development.
• Must possess a Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manuals.
• Research technical subject matter and express information clearly.
• Coordinate layout and design of documents for diverse audiences.

Skills

Technical Writing

Documentation Development

Research Skills

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Master's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Amentum is seeking a cleared Technical Writer to support an upcoming opportunity in Annapolis Junction, MD.

Responsibilities:

1. Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
2. Understand basic concepts, including grammar, and be responsible for writing technical copy for various document types.
3. Gather technical information and prepare written text.
4. Use multiple tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
5. Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
6. Participate in all phases of documentation development.
7. Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information clearly.
8. Write technical copy for various documents related to a program or project of similar complexity.
9. Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for diverse audiences.
10. Coordinate layout and design of documents.
11. Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures, and technical documentation.
12. Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other materials for DoD electronic systems.
13. Apply concepts based on engineering drawings and consultations with engineers and subject matter experts.
14. Ensure compliance with NSA DS-89 standards.
15. Oversee technical writing and editing throughout all phases of acquisition and documentation.
16. Work independently on complex systems documentation.
17. Lead projects involving extensive documentation and coordinate special services as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and a polygraph (TS/SCI w/ polygraph).
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution, or four additional years of technical writing experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least eight (8) years of experience supporting programs of similar scope and complexity; a Master’s degree can substitute two years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years.

Amentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family structure, medical conditions, or disability. Learn more about your rights under Federal EEO laws and related policies.

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