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Knack Works, a subsidiary of Jacobs, was created to address the demand for cutting-edge development environments within the intelligence community. Knack Works is focused on providing scalable, automated solutions that enable our customers to perform their national security missions in an ever-changing environment of new technologies and evolving threats. Our flagship product, the “Knack Stack,” introduces flexible and automated hybrid cloud infrastructure as a service for cloud-agnostic deployments and automation. It's designed to automate data management and security.

We are seeking a Technical Writer passionate about documentation and document control processes. A candidate looking to establish workflows, provide structure and organization, and have fun in a highly technical environment. The position is located on-site in Northern Virginia. We live a team-driven approach towards growth and innovation in a culture that fosters collaboration and camaraderie.

Here's what you'll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 5-10 years of experience in documentation analysis (SOPs, training).
• Active ISSA.
• Demonstrated experience with document management principles, including version control, workflows, and file organization.
• At least 10 years of experience working within the Intelligence Community.
• Ability to coordinate with a diverse group of technical experts.
• Must be willing to work on-site in Northern Virginia.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office products to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Visio.
• Highly adaptable and skilled at problem-solving in fast-paced, evolving environments with the ability to work effectively with many diverse stakeholders from engineers to senior executives.

Preferred:

• Experience providing technical documentation and presentations to customers.
• Experience developing and administering training in multiple formats (in-person, CBT, etc.), focusing on adult-based learning concepts.
• Proficiency in requirements tracking tools and software (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Git, PowerBI).

Posted Salary Range: Minimum $110,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper $150,000.00

Employee total compensation is designed with total well-being in mind. Employees (and domestic partners/family members) have access to medical, dental, vision, and a variety of insurance offerings, including an optional Health Savings Account. Available immediately (i.e., no deferment or wait period) is a Profit-Sharing Plan (PSP) which includes both PSP contributions and an optional 401(k) plan. With a unique Individual Benefit Account employees choose time off when they want it. Jacobs also offers the ability to purchase Jacobs company stock at a discount, company matching for qualified non-profit donations, training and education support, product discounts, and more!

The base salary range for this position is $110,000.00 to $150,000.00. When evaluating compensation, it's important to note Knack's unique total compensation model which includes an additional PSP and IBA contribution. The actual salary is dependent upon work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.