Technical Writer Security Clearance

Position: Technical Writer with Security Clearance
Technical Writer Clearance Level: Must be a US Citizen and eligible to obtain an Secret Clearance At Aquila Technology, you will see our team’s passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work.

Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. Aquila Technology is seeking a Technical Writer to join our growing team to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. The ideal candidate will have proven technical writing experience, exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong time management abilities, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, editing, and maintaining clear, accurate, and well-organized technical documentation while translating complex technical information into content that is accessible to a variety of audiences. This role supports mission-critical programs and requires a high level of attention to detail, organization, and professionalism. Must Have:
* 5 years Document management
* Bachelor’s Degree
* 5 years Presentation Design, Poster Design, Document Design, Technical Illustrations, and Photo Manipulation
* 5 years Technical Writing
* 5 years Creating presentations for stakeholders, including content aggregation
* Strong Verbal and Written Communication
* 5 years Adobe software (Acrobat, InDesign)
* 5 years MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel)
* 5 years Test Procedure Composition
* 5 years Create and maintain the content on web pages and wikis Nice to Have:
* Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
* LaTeX editing experience
* Experience writing hardware documentation

Required:

The technical writer must be experienced in the needs of an engineering and fabrication environment, pay attention to detail, and work with a variety of interdisciplinary staff to determine documentation needs and solutions that meet the rigorous criteria standards.
* Minimum education requirements are a BS/BA with proven writing, copy editing and organizational skills
* The candidate should have five or more years of experience in technical writing
* Experience writing manuals, test plans and procedures in engineering based environments
* The candidate must be a self-starter and able to manage a diverse work load
* Computer skill requirements include MS Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint Preferred:
* A background in science and/or technology is preferred
* Experience with hardware documentation
* Experience using of digital engineering methods
* Experience with single sourcing and component content management
* LaTeX experience Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home.

Our Perks Include: PTO – 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays – 6 standard (New Year’s, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) – 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire:
* 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work
* 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement– 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) monthsof employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.

Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition…