Technical Writer Job at Dobbs Defense Solutions in Bay Ridge Junction

Job Description

Dobbs Defense Solutions is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team. The writer will set guidelines and standard procedures for producing documentation, establish documentation schedules, and serve as the editing authority for final documents. Responsibilities include creating and managing detailed programs and project plans that map directly to larger team goals as well as identifying resource requirements, task owners, milestones, dependencies, and key risks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure new and existing publications follow established documentation procedures.
• Lead internal process documentation.
• Evaluate existing publications for quality, relevancy, and accuracy.
• Create documents from technical information provided by technical staff or ensure documents produced by technical staff are consistent with formats and standards.
• Develop custom programs for websites to attract and inform users and provide desired information.
• Create web applications and components from requirements through design to production deployment.
• Possess a thorough knowledge of programming and server software operations.
• Develop new web applications through packaged and customized applications.
• Design and implement user-driven templates, databases, and interfaces for ease of use.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; minimum of 3 years with PhD; will consider 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Experience creating and editing technical documents.
• Ability to understand functional and technical specifications of IT systems.
• Solid background in technical terminology for complex, enterprise-level systems.
• Experience translating technical details into user-friendly technical documentation.
• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.

Required Clearance

• TS/SCI

Working Environment

• Onsite

Equal Employment Opportunity

Dobbs Defense Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital or domestic partner status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other status protected by applicable law. We are committed to equality in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.