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Technical Writer 2 (Telework Available)

Wyetech, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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Overview At Wyetech, you’ll be at the center of an award-winning corporate culture, breaking technological barriers and solving real-world problems for our federal government customers. We are committed to hiring the best of the best, and in return, we offer a world-class, truly unique employee experience that is rare within our industry.

Responsibilities

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 how-to documentation.

Creates code documentation for software; produces installation 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.

The 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.

Telework: 16 hours/week

Security Clearance Due to federal contract requirements, United States Citizenship and position appropriate security clearance is required. (e.g. Active TS/SCI security clearance with agency appropriate polygraph).

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 Agency to work products

Required Qualifications

TS/SCI with agency appropriate poly

Six (6) years’ experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity

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

Four (4) years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Required Technical 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 Technical Skills

Familiar with Agile software development methodologies

Knowledge of the software development lifecycle

The Benefits Package

Wyetech believes in generously supporting employees as they prepare for retirement. The company automatically contributes 20% of each employee's gross compensation to a Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, with no requirement for employee matching. All contributions are fully vested from day one, ensuring immediate ownership of retirement funds.

Wyetech provides a generous PTO plan of up to 200 hours annually, aligned with applicable state leave regulations. Employees have the flexibility to adjust their PTO allocation at the start of each calendar year, ensuring it meets their evolving needs.

Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans including:

A Choice of Medical Plan Options, some with Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision and Dental

Life and AD&D Benefits

Short and Long-Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Critical Illness Insurances

Optional Identity Theft and Legal Protection Services

Company Environment & Perks

Employee Referral Bonus Eligibility up to $10,000

Mobility Among Wyetech-supported Contracts

Various contract and work locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Alaska, Hawaii and OCONUS

Various team-building events throughout the year such as: monthly lunches, summer company picnic, and an annual holiday party.

Employees receive two complementary branded clothing orders annually.

$38.28 - $71.24 an hour

Pay Range: $38.28 - $71.24 per hour. Hourly pay rates listed for this position serve as a general guideline and are not a guarantee of compensation. Compensation will vary dependent upon factors including Government contract rates, education, relevant prior work experience, knowledge, skills, and competencies, certifications, and geographic location.

Wyetech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Affirmative Action Statement: Wyetech, LLC is committed to the principles of affirmative action in all hiring and employment for minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.

Accommodations: Wyetech, LLC is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you need any accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact Brittney Wood at 844-WYETECH x727 or staffing@wyetech.com. We are happy to provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to all candidates.

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