Technical Writer, Junior – FEDDATA – Annapolis Junction, MD

Position Summary:

The Technical Writer will prepare, review, reviss, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Gather and analyze technical and product information from various sources to document new or changing product functionality.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Prepare and/or maintain documentation pertaining to all aspects of software and systems engineering, systems operations, testing, and user documentation.
  • Translate business specifications into user documentation; plan, write, and maintain systems and user support documentation efforts; plan, write, and maintain policy document frameworks; and consolidate technical input and analyses and create a logical, understandable report.
  • Create documents based on pertinent technical drawings, technical information from pamphlets, consultations with the technical personnel, and other available sources.
  • Work with Web Application developers to create website content.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access; U.S. Citizenship is required.

  • TS/SCI with CI Poly is required.

  • A Bachelor of Science in computer science, computer engineering, and/or information systems or related discipline or a Bachelor of Arts in English or a related discipline or four (4) years demonstrated experience in producing and/or editing technical documents for all aspects of software and systems engineering.

  • Four (4) years combined experience in three (3) or more of the following:

    a. Producing technical documentation and document templates utilizing various word processing tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio).

    b. Working with document standards for such technical documents as a CONOP and Software Requirements Specification.

    c. Collaborating with web developers to accomplish web publishing.

    d. Editing documents for document structure and logic flow and writing for nontechnical audiences.

    e. Interpreting engineering and maintenance drawings.

Working Conditions:

Work is typically based in a busy office environment and subject to frequent interruptions. Business work hours are normally set from Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, however some extended or weekend hours may be required. Additional details on the precise hours will be informed to the candidate from the Program Manager/Hiring Manager.

Physical Requirements:

May be required to lift and carry items weighting up to 25 lbs. Requires intermittent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, stretching and bending throughout the workday.

Background Screening/Check/Investigation:

Successful Completion of a Background Screening/Check/Investigation will be required as a condition of hire.

Benefits:

Federal Data Systems, LLC offers competitive compensation, a flexible benefits package, career development opportunities that reflect its commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefits include, not all inclusive – Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities.

Other:

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Federal Data Systems, LLC (FEDDATA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. That does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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