TECHNICAL WRITER Job at Halogen Engineering Group, Inc in Annapolis Junction
Halogen Engineering Group, Inc, Annapolis Junction, MD, US
Halogen Engineering Group is looking for a Technical Writer shall be responsible for creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation for the
HPC organization's software products, services, and processes. This role requires strong writing skills, a solid understanding of technical concepts, and the ability to translate complex information into user-friendly content.
This candidate will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and ho-to-documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implantation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultation with technical personnel and other available resources.
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Travel Required: No
Shift: Day
Remote Type: 16 hours telework
Security Clearance: Current TS/SCI
Polygraph: Required
Salary Range
The projected compensation range for this position is 132K-136K (annualized USD).
Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education,knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Capabilities
- 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
- Maintain a current internal documentation library
- 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, organizes 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
Requirements
Required Skills- Familiar with the Linux CLI including understanding of terminology used to provide related documentation
- Experience using technical writing tools such as MS Office Tool Suite, MadCap Flare, and Adobe FrameMaker
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
- Experience implementing complex documentation practices within a software development environment
- Experience using Markup languages including HTML, XML, and Markdown
- Experience creating technical documentation for a wide audience
- Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
- Experience with Git Source Control System
Desired Skills
- Familiar with Agile software development methodologies
- Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
- Six (6) years' experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor degree.
Benefits
CareFirst Insurance
Medical Plans
- Three available medical plans–2 Platinum PPO Plans ($0 Deductible) and 1 HSA Plan ($1500 deductible)
- Halogen pays 100% Medical Premium Costs up to $25,000
- CareFirst Wellness Rewards Program
Dental Plan
- Halogen pays 50% of the plan costs
Vision Plan
- Halogen pays 100% of the plan costs
401K Retirement Plan
· % contribution paid by the company, automatically vested and paid in each pay period.
Life Insurance, AD&D, Short and Long Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off
· Paid Time Off Days
· Federal Holidays
· Floating Holidays
Bonuses
· Based on performance and billable hours
Halogen Engineering Group does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.