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Senior Technical Writer

Cornerstone Defense · Bethesda, MD, USA ·

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Title: Senior Technical WriterLocation: Bethesda, MDCompensation Range: $180k approximatelyClearance: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph needed to applyCompany OverviewCornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.BenefitsMedical, Dental and Vision PlansGenerous PTO Policy401(k)HSA and FSA optionsLife and Disability InsuranceTuition Reimbursement and TrainingPerks at Work Discount ProgramReferral ProgramLeads Generation ProgramCollegeAmerica 529Fitness Reimbursement ProgramTravel AssistanceNorton Lifelock Benefit SolutionsLife Planning Financial & Legal ServicesResponsibilitiesCreate and maintain technical documentation.Ensure all content meets high‑quality standards.Review and revise technical documents for accuracy and clarity.Maintain consistency across all documentation.Apply proper grammar and technical writing best practices.Engage in stakeholder management and work with multiple programs and teams.Gather information from subject matter experts.Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure documentation meets project requirements.Regularly review and update existing documentation.Implement version control for documentation.Archive outdated materials and maintain a documentation library.Ensure all documentation adheres to organizational standards.Stay current with industry best practices for technical writing.Apply consistent formatting and style guidelines across all documents.DeliverablesUser ManualsTroubleshooting guidesRelease notesTechnical specificationsProcess documentationEnd‑user training guidesSystem administrator manualsQuick reference guidesVideo tutorial scriptsOnline help contentTechnical requirement documentsSystem design documentsProject status reportsChange management documentationTechnical brochuresWhite papersProduct datasheetsFAQsKnowledge base articlesQualificationsActive TS/SCI with Poly is REQUIREDBachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience3-5 years' experience within an IC AgencyStrong technical writing and editing skillsBackground in Systems Engineering, Data Engineering or similarAbility to translate complex technical information into clear, user-friendly contentExperience with documentation tools and version control systemsStrong attention to detail and organization skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills#J-18808-Ljbffr