Technical Writer 14910

Job Title: Technical Writer 14910

Job Location: Elkridge Maryland 21075

Onsite Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.


• Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance


• Experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems,

Job Description:

• Client is seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems.


• These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems.

Responsibilities:

• Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.


• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.


• Conducts quality review of materials.


• Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).


• Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.


• Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.


• Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.


• Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.


• Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.


• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.


• Excellent attention to detail.


• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.


• Self-starter and engaged team member

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience.


• Knowledge of standard content management strategies.


• Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).


• Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content.


• Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI)
  
  


• **3rd party and subcontract staffing agencies are not eligible for partnership on this position. 3rd party subcontractors need not apply.


• This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire s.


• Due to the nature of the work, a United States Government Clearance is required to be eligible for the position**