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Aquila Technology

Technical Writer

Aquila Technology, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Clearance Level:

Must have an Active Full Scope Poly to be considered for this position

Location:

Fort Mead, MD

Our customer is seeking a

Program Manager

to contribute to national security programs with a federal intelligence agency.

The Technical Writer will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Technical Writer will write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. They will also create code documentation for software; produce implementation guides and end‑user guides for capabilities; provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation and format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Job Responsibilities

Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications

Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents

Gather technical information, prepares written text

Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.

Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications

Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials

Work on all phases of documentation

Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity

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

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

Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end‑user community of DOD electronic equipment and systems

Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information

Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies

Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products

Qualifications

6 years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.

4 years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Health Care Coverage

Health Savings Account

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

PTO

0-2 Years - 21 days

2-8 Years - 26 days

8-15 Years - 28 days

16+ Years - 31 days

Professional Development Program: reimburses up to $2k per year for classes, seminars, licensing and certifications.

Referral Bonuses: Up to $10,000 referral bonus, both you and the person you refer must be employed for a minimum of 90 days.

Employee Assistance Program: Offers services to help the well‑being of employees and their dependent family members.

Worldwide Travel Assistance: for travel beyond 100 miles of employees’ residence.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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