Technical Writer 3

Itezz • Annapolis Junction, MD

2d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Itezz Inc. is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to prepare, review, revise, and maintain programmatic and technical documentation for federal programs. The role includes working with Government-approved templates and formats, updating operations documents, and developing follow-on acquisition documentation. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, an excellent writer and editor, and familiar enough with customer terminology to work independently. A background in acquisition may be helpful.

The Technical Writer gathers information from technical sources, engineers, and subject matter experts; organizes and translates it into clear written material for varied audiences; and works with developers to produce documentation and training materials. Work includes documentation for DoD electronic equipment and systems and Cryptologic programs, as well as applying NSA DS-89 standards. The role may involve independently maintaining complex systems, programming, and operations documentation; leading projects involving complex or extensive documentation; and reviewing others’ work for compliance.

United States citizenship and a position-appropriate security clearance are required. The posting gives an example of an active TS/SCI clearance with an agency-appropriate polygraph. Salary is listed as $125,000–$135,000 annually; actual compensation may vary based on factors including contract rates, hours, education, experience, skills, certifications, and location.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with an agency-appropriate polygraph, or a position-appropriate security clearance as required by the federal contract.
• United States citizenship.
• Eight years of Technical Writer experience on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity; a relevant Master’s degree may substitute for two years of experience, reducing the experience requirement to six years.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university; four additional years of Technical Writer experience may substitute for a Bachelor’s degree.
• Strong writing and editing skills and the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with technical documentation, acquisition terminology, and customer-specific terminology.
• Ability to gather and interpret technical information from engineering documentation, drawings, operational procedures, engineers, and subject matter experts.
• Ability to produce clear technical copy, reports, briefings, manuals, and other documentation for varied audiences.
• Ability to use word-processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Acquisition background.
• Experience with defense acquisition documentation, DoD electronic equipment and systems, Cryptologic programs, or analytic tradecraft methodologies.
• Experience applying NSA DS-89 technical manual standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain programmatic documentation, including PMP, PAS, OCS/SOC, FRD, TEMP, SEP, PPP, CSS, and LCSP documents.
• Write and edit programmatic documentation using approved Government templates and formats; update operations documents and develop follow-on acquisition documentation.
• Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, technical publications, and training materials.
• Gather technical information, research complex subject matter, organize material from multiple sources, and produce clear written text for a wide range of readers and audiences.
• Work with developers, engineers, and subject matter experts to produce quality documentation and training materials.
• Prepare reports, responses, and briefings for varied audiences and contribute through all phases of documentation work.
• Produce defense acquisition documentation and documentation for end users of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
• Apply NSA DS-89 technical manual standards to work products and review others’ work for compliance.
• Maintain a current internal documentation library.
• Use word-processing and presentation tools, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.
• Independently prepare and maintain complex systems, programming, and operations documentation, procedures, and methods.
• Lead projects involving complex or extensive documentation and provide or coordinate special documentation services as needed.
• Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing across acquisition and technical documentation phases.

Benefits

• Company SEP IRA contribution of 10% of each employee’s gross compensation, with no employee matching required; contributions are fully vested from day one.
• Full-time employees may participate in voluntary CareFirst BlueChoice medical plans, some with a Health Savings Account (HSA).
• CareFirst Preferred Dental plan.
• CareFirst BlueVision plan.

What This Job Offers

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