Technical Writer

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KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.

• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.

This is a contingent position based upon contract award

KBR is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team in the Northern Virginia area. The Technical Writer should have experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for equipment, systems, and procedures, especially federal standards, manuals, and publications.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop, and/or update content for printed standards, manuals, or documents using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and/or Oxygen XML Editor

• Prepare written documents following federal standard guidelines; coordinate layout and organization of documentation

• Experience coordinating graphics development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrations

• Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style

• Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports

• Coordinates technical writing activities with internal and external customers

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least Five (5) years of experience specific to technical writing

• Bachelor’s Degree

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with intelligence analysis and intelligence products

• Experience with preparation of technical documentation for IC systems and capabilities

• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Pro

• Experience with Oxygen XML

Clearance: TS/SCI w poly required

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.