Technical Writer

Peraton • Fort Meade, MD

310d • $104,000 - $166,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Technical Writer to provide enterprise-focused engineering support to a government customer. The Technical Writer will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. They will write and edit technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. They will create code documentation for software; produce implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation and format technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Experience documenting systems and systems of systems in accordance with systems engineering standards and practices.
• Position requires TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of customer documentation standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents.
• Write and edit technical documentation for hardware and software.
• Create installation, configuration, and how-to documentation.
• Produce implementation guides and end-user guides.
• Provide field, data definition, and data flow documentation.
• Format technical publications from pamphlets and technical drawings.

Benefits

• Heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents.
• 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap.
• Eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees