Technical Writer 3

Overview

On Site
USD 20.00 - 35.00 per hour
Full Time

Skills

Publications
Sketch
Desktop Publishing
Research
Document Engineering
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Organizational Skills
Military
Optics
Information Technology
Sensors
Arbortext
MadCap
Management
Attention To Detail
Security Clearance
Technical Writing
Content Management
English
STE
XML
SGML
HTML
S1000D
DITA
DoD
Taxes
Life Insurance
SEP
Collaboration
Partnership
Business Transformation
Law

Job Details

Responsibilities:
  • Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals test requirement documents TRDs 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.

Job Qualifications:
  • Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills be proactive possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills and be self-motivated.
  • Bachelors 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 with MS Office Products
  • Minimum of 2 years experience with structured authoring applications such as: Arbortext MadCap Flare or FrameMaker
  • 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 S1000D and DITA for structured Content
  • Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information TS/SCI

Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Elkridge,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2025.
>About TEKsystems:
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

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