Lead Technical Writer - C. Ashburn LilyLifestyle

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Technical Writer Lead - C

The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people.

Generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k.

Ashburn, VA 20147 US (Primary) / Remote

Full-Time

• Create, manage, and release various documentation products through coordination with Subject Matter Experts.
• Research, write, edit, and produce Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables or project deliverables.
• Research, write, edit, and produce Telecommunications System Installation Plans (TSIPs/SPRIPs).
• Proofread/edit technical content produced by program managers, engineers, and proposal writers.
• Produce illustrations using Microsoft Visio.
• Research, write, edit, and produce MIL-STD 38784 Technical Orders (TOs).
• Coordinate and facilitate Government-mandated TO Certification events.
• Facilitate Comment Review Matrix (CRM) reviews with team members/partners and customers as necessary.
• Travel as required; support the Program Management team and Documentation Manager to produce quality deliverables.
• Develop/implement configuration management plans and work with engineering to create configuration baselines.
• Prepare and manage Configuration Item and Work Product Lists.
• Identify, document, and control changes to configuration items.
• Facilitate change management processes for review, approval, and release.
• Ensure configuration records integrity and perform configuration audits.
• Prepare configuration control reports and status accounting IAW established Configuration Management Plans.
• Assist with oversight and direction to Documentation Team members and SMEs.
• Support the engineering team by resource planning and executing documentation/configuration management tasks.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify, document, and implement operational process improvements.
• Provide process inputs to ensure group strategies align with operational company/organizational core objectives.
• Participate in audits and appraisals to ensure alignment with Core Solutions processes and CMMI best practices.
• Write proposal content to ensure strategies align customer requirements with Telos core objectives & best practices.
• Support proposal efforts by identifying technical documentation and configuration management requirements.

• US Citizen with eligibility to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in a writing-focused discipline or equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (8+ years).
• Technical writing background with Engineering and/or IT-related experience.
• 4+ years of experience writing detailed technical procedures, preferably MIL-Spec Technical Manuals, Technical Orders, and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
• Ability to translate engineer-speak into easily/clearly understood instructions.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in the active voice.
• Ability to translate content guidelines into a comprehensive document outline.
• Ability to follow strict composition guidelines established by customer requirements.
• Ability to conduct oneself with diplomacy and tact in the presence of customers.
• Ability to take instructions, identify points requiring clarification, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
• Expert level proficiency with MS Word.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Visio) and Adobe.
• Familiarity with CMMI Dev Level 3 and ISO 9000 requirements and process development.
• Demonstrated proficiency in configuration management practices.
• Professional attitude, attention to detail, customer service skills, and excellent organizational skills are required.

Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.