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Leader in Intel & IT Talent Acquisition | Driving Technical Hiring Excellence | Aquila Technology Technical Writer Level 2 Clearance Level:
Must have an Active Full Scope Poly to be considered for this position
Location:
Fort Mead, MD
Our customer is seeking a Technical Writer to contribute to national security programs with a federal intelligence agency.
The Technical Writer will be responsible for 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 consultation with technical personnel and other available resources.
The Level 2 Technical Writer (TW) shall possess the following capabilities:
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications
Understand basic concepts (including grammar); responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
Gather technical information, prepare 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
Under general direction, 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
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 Include:
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 by the employer 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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Direct message the job poster from Aquila Technology
Leader in Intel & IT Talent Acquisition | Driving Technical Hiring Excellence | Aquila Technology Technical Writer Level 2 Clearance Level:
Must have an Active Full Scope Poly to be considered for this position
Location:
Fort Mead, MD
Our customer is seeking a Technical Writer to contribute to national security programs with a federal intelligence agency.
The Technical Writer will be responsible for 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 consultation with technical personnel and other available resources.
The Level 2 Technical Writer (TW) shall possess the following capabilities:
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals, and technical publications
Understand basic concepts (including grammar); responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
Gather technical information, prepare 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
Under general direction, 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
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 Include:
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 by the employer 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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