Junior Technical Writer

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Columbia, MD, USA
In-Office
70K-80K Annually
Mid level
Big Data • Information Technology • Security • Software • Analytics
The Role
Provide technical writing support for proposals, RFIs/RFPs, white papers, SOPs, user guides, and program deliverables. Translate technical/AI/ML content for non-technical audiences, standardize templates, maintain document libraries, create diagrams, ensure quality and compliance with DoD/intelligence standards and ISO 9001, and collaborate with SMEs and cross-functional teams.
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Job Description:
You’ll provide technical writing support to pursue new business, document existing products/services, generate program deliverables, and provide documentation and support for various internal functions, processes, and accreditations/certifications.
Responsibilities:
  • Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of reports, responses, and briefings to include White Papers, RFIs, RFPs, proposals, technical documentation, etc., targeted to a wide range of audiences
  • Prepare, review, edit, and maintain program and operations technical documents (e.g., Standard Operation Procedures (SOP)/Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), user guides/manuals, and technical documentation)
  • Work with customers, internal development teams, and Subject Matter Experts to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications and publications
  • Recommend and develop a variety of technical documentation based on client needs; Standardize documentation by creating and implementing templates for all document types
  • Organize and format documents (including layout and design) in compliance with applicable requirements
  • Maintain, update, and contribute to document libraries and knowledge management systems to enable ease of document storage, retrieval, updates, and reviews
  • Organize and consolidate information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
  • Interpret, absorb, and synthesize large quantities of engineering or technical information for non-technical readers
  • Develop graphical representations of complex processes and collaborate with artists to develop technical illustrations
  • Perform reviews and assure the quality of all written deliverables in support of a wide range of customer requirements
  • Ensure the production of clear documents that guide and educate the reader, and apply expertise in client delivery process, tradecraft, and intelligence standards
  • Collaborate among varied teams of technical, administrative, teammate and/or customer personnel, and communicate effectively (e.g., internal team messaging, work assignments/instructions, schedules, etc.) to complete tasks
  • Participate in special projects, as required
 Required Skills:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • 3+ years of Technical Writing experience within the US Federal Government/Intelligence Community 
  • A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • Must have technical understanding of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning disciplines
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001
  • Experience in production and/or editing of technical documents to include specific experience in writing for non-technical audiences 
  • Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style and/or government agency directed style guides
  • Experience with creating and maintaining government records associated with cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs 
  • Understand basic concepts and writing methodologies (to include basic grammar concepts) responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
  • Experienced user of the latest release of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) products to include MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
  • Excellent written and oral communication, risk-management, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of DoD requirements for manuals and written materials

Compensation Range: $70,000 - $80,000

Skills Required

  • U.S. Citizen
  • 3+ years of Technical Writing experience within the US Federal Government/Intelligence Community
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field
  • Technical understanding of Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning disciplines
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001
  • Experience producing and/or editing technical documents and writing for non-technical audiences
  • Strong technical writing and editing skills, including AP Style and/or government style guides
  • Experience creating and maintaining government records for cybersecurity activities, documentation, and SOPs
  • Knowledge of basic writing methodologies and grammar
  • Experienced user of Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Excellent written and oral communication, risk-management, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of DoD requirements for manuals and written materials
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The Company
HQ: Columbia, MD
88 Employees
Year Founded: 2007

What We Do

Our Mission: Our Mission is to enrich our customers’ missions by applying our multi-disciplined analysts, mission-focused software developers, and machine learning data scientists to solve and support our customers’ most difficult challenges. Our dedication to our employees reinforces our commitment to the customers’ mission success and National Security. Our ability to effectively collaborate and innovate, reinforces our partnership with the customer. Our Core Competencies: We provide technical expertise to meet customer mission challenges in: * Offensive and Defensive Cyber Services * Data Science and Decision-Making Analytics * National Security Cyber Training * Intelligence Analysis * Intelligence Solutions Engineering Our Employees: Our personnel are cross-functional subject matter experts (SMEs) who understand the development process and serve as liaisons between developers and the operational community to enrich technologies with in-depth domain understanding and innovative perspectives. Our program managers are PMI® certified who possess strong technical and mission backgrounds. We are the Small Business Employer of Choice! Check out our awards: Best Places To Work Winner! 2012 - 2019 – Baltimore Sun Top Work Places 2018 - Inc Magazine - Top Work Place 2016 - 2018 - Washington Post Top Work Places 2016 - ABA – Silver Stevie Winner – Veteran-Owned Business of the Year 2011 - 2015 – Baltimore Business Journal - Best Places to Work 2014 - Disabled American Veterans (DAV) National Small Business of the Year 2013 - Washingtonian Magazine 50 Greatest Places to Work 2012 - Chesapeake Regional Tech Council - Best Places to Work

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