Technical Writer Levels 1-3
Position Summary
DarkStar Intelligence is seeking a cleared Technical Writer to join our dynamic team in Annapolis Junction. This crucial role is responsible for researching, organizing, writing, editing, and producing data and artifacts for use in a wide variety of complex technical publications for mission products.
Location: Fort Meade, Maryland
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Citizenship: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens
Position Type: On-Site
Clearance Level: TS/SCI + Full Scope Polygraph
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation and upkeep of operational documents, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
- Utilize understanding of basic concepts, including grammar, to draft technical content for various documentation.
- Compile and synthesize technical data for written communication.
- Manage and update an internal documentation repository.
- Employ a variety of software tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio for document creation and presentations.
- Develop high-quality documentation and training materials in collaboration with developers.
- Engage in all documentation development stages.
- Craft technical narratives for diverse document types in projects of comparable complexity.
- Generate reports, responses, and briefings for a broad audience spectrum.
- Oversee the layout and design of documentation.
- Conduct research on complex technical topics to compile, organize, and present information from multiple sources in an accessible manner.
- Write technical content under general guidance for various document types in projects of similar scope.
- Implement technical writing principles based on engineering schematics, engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and experts, and other resources.
- Create documentation for defense acquisitions, user and training manuals, and other materials for DoD electronic equipment and system users.
- Decode engineering and maintenance schematics and operational guidelines to integrate vast amounts of computer-related data.
- Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects focused on analytic tradecraft methodology development.
- Apply NSA DS-89 technical manual standards to documentation efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and a Full Scope Polygraph
- A minimum of six (6) years of experience in technical writing within programs and contracts of comparable scope, type, and complexity.
- Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a technical field from an accredited institution.
- An additional four (4) years of technical writing experience can be considered as a substitute for the Bachelor’s degree requirement.
$90,000 - $100,000
This pay range is a general guideline and not a guarantee of specific compensation or salary. When extending an offer, DarkStar Intelligence considers various factors, including (but not limited to) the job's responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, market data alignment, applicable bargaining agreements (if any), and other relevant laws.
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What We Do
DarkStar Intelligence is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that offers advanced intelligence-based solutions to clients in the private and public sector. Our capabilities and personnel provide unique advantages to our customers.
