Technical Writer (Junior)

Job Description

ECS is seeking a Junior Technical Writer to work in our Washington, DC office . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.

ECS is seeking a motivated Junior Technical Writer to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)'s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) program in Washington, DC. NBIS is the federal government's comprehensive IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting, including initiation, application, background investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. This contract role supports the modernization of NBIS through a Secure Cloud Landing Zone and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) capabilities. The position requires independent and team-based work across program and systems management levels, with occasional travel for program meetings and document reviews.
Responsibilities

• Manage multiple tasks, priorities, and technical inputs with minimal supervision.
  
• Track and adapt to rapidly changing schedules and priorities.
  
• Draft and edit technical documentation, including Technical Manuals, Instructions, and Modification Instructions.
  
• Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and assist technical team members with writing tasks.
  
• Troubleshoot Microsoft Word and PowerPoint issues for team members.
  
• Adhere to established processes, writing/style conventions, and configuration management for program documentation.
  

Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,500

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
  
• Familiarity with technical writing standards and documentation processes.
  
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  
• Clearance: Must have an active or interim Secret security clearance.
  
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required, per DoD regulations
  

Desired Skills

• Experience with DoD documentation standards or NBIS program.
  
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Git, SharePoint).
  
• Basic understanding of systems engineering, IT concepts, or DevSecOps principles.
  
• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or other PDF editing tools.
  
• Experience with XML-based documentation or DITA.
  
• Ability to interpret technical diagrams or schematics.
  

ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.

ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.