Technical Writer 14910

Job Title: Technical Writer 14910 Job Location: Elkridge Maryland 21075 Onsite Requirements: Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext. Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance Experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems, Job Description: Client is seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems. Responsibilities: Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conducts quality review of materials. Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML). Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats. Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents. Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing. Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems. Expert knowledge on MS Office Products. Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext. Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously. Excellent attention to detail. Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance. Self-starter and engaged team member Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience. Knowledge of standard content management strategies. Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100). Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content. Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply. This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role. Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**