Technical Writer

Technical Writer

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:

• Participate in documentation quality improvement efforts.
• Collaborate and share technical information with various technical, administrative, CAD, and logistics support groups within the facility.
• Receive assignment and technical information from a supervisor, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.
• Support technical standards and methods for photographing, cataloging, using, and archiving unique DOD and common commercial equipment.
• Take photos of equipment installations, maintenance, and ancillary equipment. Edit photos to ensure quality pictures are used in manuals, which includes enhancements, adding callouts, and working with line graphics.
• Review CAD drawings for part number information and updates required for inclusion in documentation.
• Access data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, such as manufacturers' catalogs, drawings, parts lists, and specifications for integration into existing and newly developed documentation and deliverables.
• Support technical desktop publication and quality standards for facility work instructions, style sheets, and style guide.
• Use established templates (Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Office, et.al.).
• Follow established editing procedures to ensure quality of deliverables.
• Follow established project priority working with local work order systems (ServiceDesk Plus and/or Jira)
• Core software (or ability to learn): Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDraw and/or Adobe Illustrator, Adobe
• Pro, Microsoft Word, Autodesk Vault Viewer.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate technical manual development and improvement with technical experts; both local and remote.
• Write or revise material that is mostly standardized for technical and administrative publications, reports, manuals, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related materials concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, maintain records and files of work and revisions, select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, duplication, and distribution of material.

Qualifications:
Required: 

•  Bachelor’s degree with 3 years of Technical Writing experience preferred.
• Current Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Desired:

• Experience with Agile methodologies
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint work sites

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation. 

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.  

 

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range:

This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI’s government contract for the work location.​
 

Minimum Required Hourly Wage:

$38.99

There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.