Technical Writer with Security Clearance

Our aerospace client is looking for a Technical Writer with Active Secret Clearance will writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Location: Elkridge, MD 21075 (Onsite)

Position: Technical Writer

Pay Rate: $26/hr. - $39/hr. on W2 (DOE)

Duration: 18 months or longer

Schedule: 9x80 A

Hours may vary between 35 - 45 hours per week. OVERVIEW:

The successful candidates will join our high performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. These include radars for F-22, F-35, Joint Strike Fighter, F-16, B-1B, MESA, G/ATOR and VADER and other UAV systems. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.

Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.

-Conducts quality review of materials.

-Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).

-Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.

-Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.

-Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.

-Perform other duties as assigned. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

-US Citizenship is required.

-Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

-Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology -based sensors/systems.

-Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.

-Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.

-Ability to dig your nose into artifacts, Cadstar, similar TRDs and TO's (Technical Orders) that we are referencing to write these new manuals and create new TRDs.

-Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.

-Excellent attention to detail.

-Self-starter and engaged team member.

-Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

-Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience.

-Knowledge of standard content management strategies.

-Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).

-Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content.

-Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).

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