Technical Writer III

Kavaliro; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A government services company is seeking a Technical Writer III to create technical documentation for defense acquisition programs, requiring a Bachelor's degree and active TS/SCI clearance. This onsite role in Fort Meade, MD offers an opportunity to work closely with engineering teams. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of relevant experience and are proficient in translating technical information into user-friendly documents.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Technical Writer in similar programs.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Ability to apply NSA DS-89 technical manual standards.

Responsibilities

• Write technical copy for defense acquisition documentation.
• Produce user and training manuals.
• Collaborate with developers for quality documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Research

Document management

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Visio

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree (substitutable for experience)

Job description

Overview

Kavaliro is seeking a Technical Writer III to support a client in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Under general direction, write technical copy for documents for programs/projects of similar complexity.
• Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other sources.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation used by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer-related information.
• Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience.
• Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
• Apply the NSA DS-89 technical manual standard to work products.
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and other technical publications.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
• Collaborate with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials; coordinate layout and design of documents; participate in all phases of documentation.
• Gather technical information and translate it into clear written text; maintain an internal documentation library if applicable.
• Use MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and related tools for documentation and presentations.
• Demonstrate basic grammar and writing concepts to ensure clarity of technical content.

Qualifications

• Eight plus (8+) years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to a minimum of six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is required.
• Knowledge and ability to apply technical manual standards (NSA DS-89) to work products.

Location

• Fort Meade, MD — onsite; no remote availability.

Clearance

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. To request accommodations in the application process, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Government Administration