Technical Writer

Themis Insight • Fort Meade vicinity, MD

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About The Position

Themis Insight is hiring a Technical Writer to work in the Fort Meade, Maryland vicinity. The position location may change based on the needs of the central Maryland client. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.

The Technical Writer prepares, reviews, revises, and maintains technical documentation for software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and users. This includes installation, configuration, and how-to documentation for project hardware and software; software code documentation; implementation and end-user guides; field, data-definition, and data-flow documentation; and technical publications based on pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultation with technical personnel and other resources.

The Level 2 Technical Writer supports operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications; gathers and organizes technical information; and writes clear technical material for audiences with varying levels of familiarity. The role involves working with developers and subject matter experts, supporting documentation and training materials across all project phases, preparing reports and briefings, and producing documentation for defense acquisition, DoD electronic equipment and systems, and Cryptologic programs. Work products must apply NSA DS-89 technical manual standards.

Requirements

• Six years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university, or four additional years of Technical Writer experience in place of the degree.
• Experience creating how-to guides, standard operating procedures, and technical documentation.
• Strong Confluence skills.
• Familiarity with Jira.
• TS/SCI clearance with a Polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents covering software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
• Write and edit installation, configuration, and how-to documentation for project hardware and software.
• Create software code documentation and produce implementation guides and end-user guides.
• Provide field, data-definition, and data-flow documentation; format technical publications using pamphlets, technical drawings, consultations, and other available resources.
• Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
• Gather technical information, organize material from multiple sources, and express it in clear written form for a wide audience.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use word-processing and presentation tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials, and contribute across all phases of documentation work.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for a wide range of audiences.
• Develop technical copy based on engineering drawings, engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other sources.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other materials for end users of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures to understand and synthesize computer-related information.
• Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
• Apply NSA DS-89 technical manual standards to work products.

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans with 100% paid premiums.
• 401(k) contributions of 6%, even if the employee does not contribute.
• 11 standard holidays and 25 days of paid time off.
• Career counseling and individualized career development plans, including education and training.
• Employee referral bonuses for successful hires.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level