Technical Writer - New College Graduate

M.C. Dean, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Virginia is seeking a Technical Writer to create clear, user-friendly documentation for complex IT systems. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree, have strong communication skills, and be able to obtain a Secret security clearance. Responsibilities include writing proposal materials and collaborating with experts. This position offers a chance to grow within an innovative environment focused on engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• 0+ years’ relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread proposal materials.
• Learn the Federal procurement and contracting process.
• Collaborate with subject-matter experts to document proposal details.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently and in a team

Strong time management and organizational skills

Ability to grasp complex concepts quickly

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About M.C. Dean

M.C. Dean is Building Intelligence™. We design, build, operate, and maintain cyber‑physical solutions for the nation’s most mission‑critical facilities, secure environments, complex infrastructure, and global enterprises. With over 7,000 employees, our capabilities span electrical, electronic security, telecommunications, life safety, automation and controls, audiovisual, and IT systems. Headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, M.C. Dean delivers resilient, secure, and innovative power and technology solutions through engineering expertise and smart systems integration.

Why Join Us?

Our people are passionate about engineering innovation that improves lives and drives impactful change. Guided by our core values—agility, expertise, and trust—we foster a collaborative and forward‑thinking work environment. At M.C. Dean, we are committed to building the next generation of technical leaders in electrical, engineering, and cybersecurity industries.

Our company is seeking a highly skilled and detail‑oriented Technical Writer to support our highly technical engineering teams worldwide. The Technical Writer will create clear and comprehensive design and test documentation for our cloud, hybrid, and private IT systems, translating complex technical information into user‑friendly documents. A US citizen who can obtain and maintain a US federal government Secret clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and proofread proposal materials in response to client requests and requirements while meeting established schedules and deadlines.
• Learn the Federal procurement and contracting process.
• Develop solutions to the challenges and requirements of some of the largest businesses, organizations, and Federal agencies in the world.
• Create strategies for addressing business challenges and opportunities.
• Collaborate with subject‑matter experts across a range of specialized business units to research and document proposal details and to create winning responses while learning first‑hand how work is performed.
• Conceptualize graphics, figures, tables, and other presentation techniques to optimize the impact of information provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
• 0+ years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and function effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly and write about complex subject matter.
• Excellent time management and organization skills, handling multiple simultaneous projects with stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of people with a variety of skills, experience, and personalities.

Desired Skills

Bachelor’s degree in:

• English/Literature or similar.
• Political Science or similar.
• Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or similar.

Involvement With

• Student newspapers or other publications.
• Research journals.

Abilities

• Exposure to computer screens for an extended period of time.
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Reach by extending hands or arms in any direction.
• Have finger dexterity in order to manipulate objects with fingers rather than whole hands or arms, for example, using a keyboard.
• Listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Identify and understand the speech of another person.