Technical Editor And Writer 3 - Clearance REQUIRED Job at TEKsystems in Elkridge

Technical Editor And Writer 3 - Clearance REQUIRED

Location: United States, Maryland, Elkridge

Overview

Responsibilities include writing rewrites and/or editing technical documents to communicate clearly and effectively technical information. This role requires a DoD Secret clearance and is an onsite position in Elkridge, MD.

Responsibilities

• Writes rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, test requirement documents (TRDs), 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.
• Publishes materials in various formats including page-based, electronic, basic, and interactive (HTML, XML, SGML).
• Collaborates with task leads, writers, engineers and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
• Performs desktop publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles and other documents.
• Researches and compiles information from program documents and engineering sources to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors 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 with MS Office products.
• Minimum of 2 years experience with structured authoring applications such as Arbortext, MadCap Flare or FrameMaker.
• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Possess and maintain 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, S1000D and DITA for structured content.
• Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace

This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge, MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 5, 2025.

About TEKsystems: We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company and an equal opportunity employer.

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