Technical Writer (TW) II

Fidelis Technologies; Maryland; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelis Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to assist in preparing operations documentation and technical publications. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience in technical writing, strong communication skills, and familiarity with SIGINT concepts.

This role involves collaborating with developers to produce quality manuals, research complex technical subjects, and maintain documentation libraries. A Bachelor's degree in a technical field is necessary, and candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph.

Qualifications

• Six years’ experience as a Technical Writer in similar programs and contracts.
• Two years of SIGINT experience required.
• Must have familiarity with various technical communication methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation.
• Gather technical information and prepare clear written text.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation for DoD systems.
• Research technical subjects and write comprehensive documents.

Skills

Technical Writing

Document Preparation

XML/XSD

Agile Software Development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Visio

JIRA

Git

Job description

Come embark on an exciting adventure with a company that believes in the success of our people and invests in their growth. We are growing fast with ample opportunity across multiple mission sets and contracts.

Come be part of a family and team that makes a difference for tomorrow, today!

Newly Awarded Contract – CY22

Desired Skills

• Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
• Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/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
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information

Job Duties

• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Gather technical information and prepare written text
• Maintain a current internal documentation library
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials (U). Work on all phases of documentation
• 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 of readers
• Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end‑user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
• Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
• Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work product

Education

• 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.

Qualifications

• Six (6) years’ experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• Two years SIGINT experience
• XML/XSD or Google Protocol Buffers; Google Remote Procedure Call (gRPC), ESB, CORBA or ICE; DSP and/or protocol processing in software; TDOA and FDOA; Software Defined Radio (SDR); REDHAWK; Agile Software Development; JIRA or Git

Certifications

• None required

Clearance Requirements

• TS/SCI with a Full Scope Polygraph

Essential Functions

• Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.