Technical Writer Level 2 Security Clearance

Position: Technical Writer Level 2 with Security Clearance
Technical Writer Level 2 Clearance Level: Must have an Active Full Scope Poly to be considered for this position

Location:

Fort Mead, MD Our customer is seeking a Program Manager to contribute to national security programs with a federal intelligence agency. The Technical Writer will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Technical Writer will write and edit technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation.

They will also create code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. The Level 2 Technical Writer (TW) shall possess the following capabilities:
* Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
* Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
* Gather technical information, prepares written text
* Maintain a current internal documentation library
* Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
* Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
* Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
* Work on all phases of documentation
* Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
* Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
* Coordinate layout and design of documents
* Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
* Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
* Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
* Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DOD electronic equipment and systems
* Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
* Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
* Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products

Qualifications:

* 6 years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
* Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
* 4 years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. Benefits Include:
* 401k Retirement Plan
* Health Care Coverage
* Health Savings Account
* Pet Insurance
* Flexible Spending Account PTO:
* 0-2 Years - 21 days
* 2-8 Years - 26 days
* 8-15 Years - 28 days
* 16+ Years - 31 days Professional Development Program: reimburses Up to $2k per year for classes, seminars, licensing and certifications.
Referral Bonuses:
Up to $10,000 referral bonus, both you and the person you refer must be employed by for a minimum of 90 days.
Employee Assistance Program:
Offers services to help the well-being of employees and their dependent family members.
Worldwide Travel Assistance: for travel beyond 100 miles of employees' residence We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.