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Clearance Jobs · Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA ·

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Technical WriterClear Creek Federal is part of the Seneca Nation Group (SNG) portfolio of companies. SNG is Seneca Holdings' federal government contracting business that meets mission-critical needs of federal civilian, defense, and intelligence community customers. Our team of talented individuals is what makes us successful. To support our team, we provide a balanced mix of benefits and programs.The U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command (CECOM) Software Engineering Center, Intelligence Electromagnetic Warfare and Sensors (IEW&S) Directorate, operates the Army Reprogramming Analysis Team (ARAT) at Aberdeen Proving Ground. ARAT builds, tests, and distributes mission software for fielded electromagnetic warfare systems.Position Summary The Technical Writer produces the software and program documentation the contract requires, including the System User's Manual for directed efforts, and the Help content delivered inside each software installation package. The role prepares and edits the CDRL deliverables - trip reports, presentation material, Quarterly Management Review packages, meeting minutes, Monthly Status Reports, the Software Version Description, and the Completion Summary Report - to the standard that no substantive Government correction is required. It authors in Markdown within the Government-approved GitLab repository, maintaining documentation as code alongside the software baseline, and applies correct CUI marking to draft and delivered material and maintain document baseline discipline.Key ResponsibilitiesProduce the System User's Manual for directed efforts, and the Help content delivered inside each software installation package.Prepare and edit the CDRL deliverables, including trip reports, presentation material, Quarterly Management Review packages, meeting minutes, Monthly Status Reports, the Software Version Description, and the Completion Summary Report.Meet the standard that deliverables require no substantive Government correction.Author in Markdown within the Government-approved GitLab repository, maintaining documentation as code alongside the software baseline.Apply correct CUI marking to draft and delivered material and maintain document baseline discipline.Supervise and review the documentation work of other contributors.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.4 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in technical documentation.Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application.Position-specific training beyond the common set: Records management and CUI marking discipline; the writer handles CUI draft deliverables. Derivative Classification where the writer prepares classified documentation.Ability to travel to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland for reviews and integration events. Contractor location carries flexibility for this position.Preferred QualificationsSociety for Technical Communication (STC) Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) Foundation.API/technical documentation certification.Microsoft Office Specialist (Word Expert).Experience with docs-as-code workflows using MkDocs, Sphinx, or Hugo.Technical Skills and Tools Markdown and docs-as-code authoring; GitLab Wiki, Pages, and merge-request documentation workflow; System User's Manual and Help content development; CDRL preparation and editing (DI-ADMN-81308A, DI-ADMN-81373, DI-ADMN-81250C, DI-MGMT-80368A, DI-IPSC-81442, DI-SESS-81000); static site generators (MkDocs, Sphinx, Hugo); technical editing and style consistency; CUI marking and handling; version control and document baseline discipline; Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat production; graphics and diagram preparation.Equal Opportunity Statement: Seneca Holdings provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information and/or predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status, veteran status, or other protected class status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training. The Company also prohibits retaliation against any employee who exercises his or her rights under applicable anti-discrimination laws. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company does give hiring preference to Seneca or Native individuals. Veterans with expertise in these areas are highly encouraged to apply.