Technical Writer Level 3

Wood Consulting Services, Inc.; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Generous PTO policy

Opportunities for training and career advancement

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Wood Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer Level 3 in Fort Meade, Maryland. This role involves creating and maintaining a wide range of technical documentation, including user guides and manuals, for various software and systems.

The ideal candidate will have at least eight years of experience in technical writing, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and must possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance. This position offers full-time employment with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience as a Technical Writer required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline required.
• Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and user guides.
• Gather and analyze technical information for written text.
• Produce documentation for DoD electronic equipment and systems.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation standards

Research and analysis

Collaboration with engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree (substitutes for 2 years of experience)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Overview

Technical Writer Level 3

woodcons.com

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Job Type:Full-Time

Shift:Day

Telework:None

Salary Range: ** $115,000 to $135,000 per year

** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.

Overview: If you’re a skilled technical writer who excels at turning complex technical concepts into clear, user‑focused documentation, this role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. You’ll create, revise, and maintain a broad range of materials across software and systems engineering, operations, testing, and end‑user support. Your work will include installation and configuration guides, how‑to content, code and implementation documentation, and field and data‑flow materials. You’ll also shape polished technical publications using inputs from drawings, pamphlets, and discussions with engineers and subject‑matter experts. This position is well‑suited for someone who thrives in technical environments, collaborates effectively, and takes pride in delivering documentation that empowers users and strengthens overall project success.

Security Clearance Requirements:

This position requires all candidates to be U.S. Citizens and possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
• Understand basic concepts (including grammar) and write technical copy for various types of documents
• Gather technical information and prepare written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
• Work on all phases of documentation
• Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program or project of similar complexity
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
• Coordinate layout and design of documents
• Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience
• Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program or project 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 available sources
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation used by end users of DoD electronic equipment and systems
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer‑related information
• Produce technical documentation for cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
• Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing for all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the program, project, or contract
• Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operationsdocumentation, procedures, and methods
• Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and provide or coordinate special documentation services as required

Qualifications

Required Education & Years of Experience:

• Eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• A 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 six (6) years.
• Four (4) additional years of Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

About WOOD

Fringe Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
• Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.