Technical Writer/Editor

Advanced IT Concepts LLC•Sierra Vista, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Provide technical writing and editing support for information technology and scientific communications efforts. This role assists with developing, formatting, and improving customer-facing deliverables in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and organizational standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
2+ years of experience in journalism or a related field involving written communications.
Top Secret Clearance
3+ years of specialized experience in information technology documentation.
Demonstrated expertise with formatting tools in common word processing applications.
Proficiency in writing, rewriting, and editing technical content for IT systems in accordance with DoD regulations and standards.
Ability to communicate complex technical/scientific topics clearly to varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

Experience producing deliverables such as user guides, installation guides, training materials, and proposals on technical programs.
Familiarity with document configuration control and editorial style guides.
Ability to translate SME inputs into clear, well-structured content; strong interviewing and requirements-gathering skills.
Experience collaborating with engineers, developers, and program stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
Comfort developing A/V support content (e.g., slide decks, scripts, speaker notes) aligned to technical messaging.

Responsibilities

Assist in collecting and organizing information required for preparation of technical documents, white papers, user’s manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
Edit functional descriptions, system specifications, technical documents, white papers, user’s manuals, special reports, and other customer deliverables.
Apply consistent formatting using common word processing and document production tools.
Write, rewrite, and edit reports, articles, and software documentation for information technology systems, ensuring compliance with DoD regulations and supporting new releases of technical material.
Apply audio/visual (A/V) communications techniques to scientific subject matter, as required (e.g., narration scripts, slide content, visual storyboards).