Technical Writer, Sr. Staff

Astrion; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and maintain documentation for NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. You will convert requirements into clear operator, system, and user guides supporting mission teams.

The role requires proficiency with Microsoft Office and related tools, plus the ability to translate complex specifications into user-friendly materials for diverse users.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to prepare complex, detailed documents.
• Strong knowledge of word processing and office practices.
• Experience translating business specs into user documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain programming, systems operation, and user documentation.
• Translate business specifications into user documentation.
• Plan and maintain systems and user support documentation efforts.
• Create documents using Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project.
• Apply standard concepts and procedures for operational/technical documentation.
• Maintain knowledge of the supported equipment (targeting, operational, training).
• Coordinate documentation updates with stakeholders.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Documentation translation

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4 years experience

Tools

Access

Project

Job description

Overview

Technical Writer

LOCATION: Dahlgren, VA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: SECRET

CERTIFICATION: n/a

TRAVEL: Up to 10%

SALARY RANGE: $90,500-136,000

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer to join our team supporting NSWCDD in Dahlgren, VA. This role prepares and maintains operational, programming, systems operation, and user documentation for strategic, combat, and weapon system equipment. The Technical Writer converts business and system specifications into clear documentation that supports users, operators, and mission teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university; or four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise in operational/technical documentation functions and applications; or U.S. Naval operational experience at the E4 level or higher.
• Six (6) years of work-related experience demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of word processing software applications and office practices.
• High degree of skill applying software functions to prepare complex and detailed documents in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Demonstrated expertise preparing or maintaining documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation, and user documentation.
• Experience translating business specifications into user documentation.
• Experience planning, writing, and maintaining systems and user support documentation efforts.
• Familiarity with standard documentation concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of the documentation and the strategic, combat, or weapon system equipment it supports, including targeting, operational, and training documentation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the DoD/Navy clearance required by the final DD254/JPAS.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy strategic, combat, or weapon system documentation.
• Experience developing user support documentation for technical or operational systems.
• Experience using Microsoft Access and Microsoft Project in addition to core Microsoft Office documentation tools.

Education

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university; or four (4) years of demonstrated knowledge base and subject matter expertise in operational/technical documentation functions and applications; or U.S. Naval operational experience at the E4 level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain documentation pertaining to programming, systems operation, and user documentation.
• Translate business specifications into user documentation.
• Plan, write, and maintain systems and user support documentation efforts.
• Prepare complex and detailed documents using Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Apply standard concepts, practices, and procedures for operational and technical documentation.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of the documentation and the strategic, combat, or weapon system equipment it supports.
• Support targeting, operational, and training documentation, as assigned.
• Coordinate documentation updates with technical, operational, and Government stakeholders.