Technical Writer

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Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
In-Office
150K-180K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Information Technology • Software • Analytics
The Role
Write technical documentation for electronic systems, interpret engineering drawings, and produce user manuals while collaborating with engineers and developers.
Summary Generated by Built In
Technical Writer:
Qualification: Eight (8) years’ experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
-Under general direction, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
- Produces defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
- Interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures and to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
-Researches highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and expresses technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
- Produces technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
- Applies technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products
-Understands basic concepts, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
- Responsible for preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
-Responsible for preparing reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
- Works with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
- Coordinates layout and design of documents
- Works on all phases of documentation
- Understands basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
- Assists in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manual and technical publications
- Gathers technical information, prepares written text
- May maintain a current internal documentation library
- Uses multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.
Requirements:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Peterson Technologies provides for an excellent benefit package to include generous PTO, healthcare, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401k contribution and Tuition and Training reimbursement. 
Salary depends upon experience level, the range is $150,000 - $180,000.
Peterson Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability.
Please send your request to HR at [email protected] or call.

 

Skills Required

  • Eight years experience as a Technical Writer
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university
  • Master's degree may substitute for two years of experience
  • Four years additional Technical Writing experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree
  • TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required
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The Company
HQ: Elkridge, MD
51 Employees
Year Founded: 2001

What We Do

Peterson Technologies was founded in 2001 as an advanced technology company providing smarter ways to ingest, detect interests, translate, display, and simplify the usefulness of mass volumes of data. To provide this level of service, Peterson engineers and analysts continually develop newer and faster ways to identify, separate, and utilize interesting things. We understand the importance of our customers'​ goals and know that it is our job to help our customers meet or exceed these goals, on time, and without question.

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