Technical Writer (TS/SCI Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph Required)

J T; Maryland; On-site; USD 109,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

J T in Annapolis Junction, MD seeks an experienced Technical Writer (Level 3) to author, oversee, and maintain technical publications, training materials, and acquisition deliverables.

You will work with systems engineers and SMEs to translate complex cryptologic systems into clear documentation, ensuring compliance with NSA DS-89 and DoD publication standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline and at least 8 years of technical writing experience on programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity.
• Master’s degree in a technical discipline with at least 6 years of technical writing experience (Master's substituting for 2 years) OR 12 years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise documenting NSA DS-89 compliant materials and defense acquisition documentation.

Responsibilities

• Author, edit, and maintain complex technical publications, SOPs, and training guides.
• Develop documentation for DoD electronic systems and cryptologic platforms.
• Ensure all documents adhere to NSA DS-89 and DoD guidelines.
• Research by collecting data from engineering docs and subject-matter experts.
• Interpret drawings and schematics to translate data into content for release.
• Lead documentation projects across contributors and ensure quality.

Skills

Technical writing

Collaboration with engineers

Documentation quality

Schematic interpretation

NSA DS-89 awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Master’s degree in a technical discipline

12 years of technical writing experience (no degree)

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

Job description

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Salary Range: $109,000 – $131,000 / year (dependent on experience, education, and skill set)

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Technical Writer (Level 3) to author, oversee, and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, acquisition deliverables, and training materials in Annapolis Junction, MD.

In this role, you will act as a documentation lead for complex cryptologic systems and DoD defense acquisition programs. You will collaborate directly with systems engineers, software developers, and subject matter experts to translate intricate technical concepts, engineering drawings, and operational procedures into clear, accessible documentation. You will also provide quality oversight to ensure all deliverables comply with NSA Data Standard (DS)-89 and DoD publication guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

Author, edit, and maintain complex technical publications, user manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), training guides, and system design specifications.

Develop defense acquisition lifecycle documentation for DoD electronic systems and cryptologic mission platforms.

Ensure all documentation products strictly adhere to the technical manual standard NSA DS-89.

Conduct in-depth research by gathering technical data from engineering documentation, schematics, and direct consultations with technical staff.

Interpret engineering drawings, maintenance schematics, and operational workflows to synthesize large volumes of software and system data.

Lead documentation projects with voluminous or complex content, coordinating design, formatting, and layout standards across multiple contributors.

Perform peer reviews and quality assurance on documentation deliverables prepared by other technical team members.

Maintain and curate the program's centralized internal documentation repository and library.

Prepare high-level reports, white papers, and briefing presentations targeted to diverse technical and non-technical audiences using tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Required Qualifications & Experience

Security Clearance: Active TS/SCI with a current Polygraph.

Experience & Education:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited institution plus at least 8 years of technical writing experience on programs/contracts of similar scope and complexity, OR

Master’s degree in a technical discipline plus at least 6 years of technical writing experience (Master's degree substituting for 2 years of experience), OR

12 years of relevant technical writing experience without a degree (4 additional years substituting for the degree).

Standards & Compliance: Demonstrated expertise authoring documentation in compliance with NSA Data Standard (DS)-89 and defense acquisition frameworks.

Technical Breadth: Proven ability to comprehend and document complex cryptologic systems, software development workflows, and engineering schematics.

Tools: Advanced proficiency with standard documentation and visual diagramming toolsets (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

Benefits & Compensation

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both personally and professionally:

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Basic Life and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement for continued education and professional development

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.