Technical Writer

TECHEAD

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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Permanent position – Technical Writer / Annapolis Junction MD – (JOB-21905). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

You can find more about our team and values by checking us out at TECHEAD.com or on Glassdoor

Job Description:

Technical Writer (Full Scope Poly Required)

 

Technical Writer requiring an active Full Scope Polygraph clearance, and 100% on-site work in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

This role is responsible for the creation, editing, and maintenance of high-quality, precise technical documentation covering the full spectrum of software, systems engineering, operations, and user guides within a classified environment.


Key Responsibilities

  • Documentation Creation & Maintenance: Prepare, review, revise, and maintain comprehensive technical documents, including:

    • Software and systems engineering documentation.

    • System operations and testing documentation.

    • User guides, installation guides, configuration guides, and “how-to” documentation.

  • Technical Writing & Editing: Write and edit clear, grammatically sound technical copy for various document types.

  • Information Gathering: Research highly technical subject matter, gather technical information from engineering documentation, technical drawings, consultations with engineers/SMEs, and other available resources.

  • Specialized Document Production: Produce critical documentation such as:

    • Code documentation for software.

    • Implementation guides and end-user guides.

    • Field, data definition, and data flow documentation.

    • Defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, and training manuals.

  • Standards Compliance: Apply technical manual standards, such as NSA DS-89, to ensure work products meet required agency specifications, particularly within Cryptologic programs or projects.

  • Tools & Format: Utilize multiple word processing and presentation tools (e.g., MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio) to format technical publications and coordinate the layout and design of documents.

  • Audience Adaptation: Interpret complex engineering and operational procedures and translate large quantities of computer-related information into a written form that is comprehensible to a wide range of readers and audiences.

Mandatory Requirements

Requirement Detail
Security Clearance Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) with a Full Scope Polygraph (FSP).
Location 100% On-Site in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
Experience Six (6) years experience as a Technical Writer (TW) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity.

 

Education Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university.

    OR

  • Four (4) years of additional TW experience (a total of 10 years) may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.

TECHEAD’s mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won’t strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

For more information on TECHEAD please visit www.techead.com.

No second parties will be accepted.

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