Technical Writer Level 2 (TW2)

Beyond SOF; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Beyond SOF in Laurel, MD seeks a Technical Writer Level 2 to support multiple programs. The role requires active TS/SCI with FS Poly and a strong background in authoring and maintaining technical documents.

Responsibilities include writing and editing technical manuals, operation guides, SOPs, and data flow documentation, plus managing a small documentation library and coordinating with technical staff. Candidates should meet the education and experience criteria and be able to work within a

Qualifications

• Six years of technical writing experience in similar programs.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline is required.
• Four additional TW years may substitute for a bachelor's degree.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise and maintain technical documents to support the unit's mission.
• Write and edit technical documentation for operations and capabilities.
• Create implementation guides and end-user guides; document data definitions and data flow.
• Provide administrative support within a military headquarters and track tasks with data systems.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation

Communication

Data gathering

Policy writing

Quality control

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

4 years of TW experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Technical Writer Level 2 (TW2)

Salary: TBD
Security Requirements: Active TS/SCI clearance w/ FS Poly
Location: Laurel, MD.

Education and Experience:

• Six (6) years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Certifications

None.

Job Description

As a Technical Writer you will provide assistance in the preparation, review, revision and maintenance of documents to support the unit's mission; write and edit technical documentation for all supported organizations activities; create documentation for operations; produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities – Standard Operating Procedures; provide field, data definitions and data flow documentation and format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. Additionally, you will oversee administrative processes associated with managing personnel and policies within a military headquarters element. Additional duties include tracking and monitoring tasking and utilizing automated data systems and research tools to meet deadlines.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Required

• Understanding of basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), ability to be responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
• Edits, and provide quality control of documents prepared by others.
• Experience in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
• Ability to gather technical information and prepare written text.
• Ability to maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Prepares correspondence, policy documents, unit and individual awards, personnel records.
• Provides administrative support within military headquarters across range of staff functional areas.
• Skilled in use of multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
• Must understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.

Individual Capabilities/Experience Desired

• Must be self-starter capable of working tasks to completion without direct immediate oversight.