Technical Writer – TS/SCI with Polygraph

Description

The team needs a technical writer to turn complex technical information into clear, accurate documentation for engineering, operations and enterprise IT services. The work supports government activities in Sterling, VA or Annapolis Junction, MD, and the documentation must help people understand systems and implement them consistently across globally distributed environments.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving U.S. government, defense and intelligence agencies. It has about 26,000 staff and operates in more than 50 countries, with work in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit and maintain SOPs, system guides, engineering documents, test plans, user instructions, reference materials and process documentation.
• Turn complicated engineering material into concise documents that different audiences can use.
• Build documents from standard templates so they are accurate, consistent and compliant.
• Work with engineers, operators and technical SMEs to collect information, check content and confirm that documents match how systems actually work.
• Create diagrams, instructions and supporting material that explain workflows and system behavior.
• Control document versions and keep content current across the engineering and operations lifecycle.
• Organize, update and publish technical content in the designated repositories.

Requirements

• Desktop publishing, technical documents and technical writing skills.
• Security+CE certification from CompTIA.
• At least 5 years of related experience, including a minimum of 6 years of technical writing or lead writing experience.
• A bachelor's degree in an IT-related field, or 8+ years of relevant IT experience in place of a degree.
• A proven record of making complex technical concepts easy for general readers to follow.
• Experience working with technical SMEs and supporting documentation across engineering and operational lifecycles.
• A track record of building and maintaining SOPs, manuals and technical or engineering documentation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong skills in writing, editing, formatting and managing documentation.
• Strong communication, organization and cross-team coordination skills.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. US citizenship is required.

Conditions

On-site role based in Annapolis Junction, MD, with additional work at Sterling, VA.

Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, with no travel required.

Salary is likely to fall between $102,000 and $138,000, but this is not guaranteed. Final pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

Candidates must complete an identity verification process using biometrics and AI, and must be on camera for virtual interviews. The company may photograph you for identity checks, and by proceeding you authorize use of your biometric data for that purpose and for security.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that welcomes individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• A 401(k) with company match.
• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision plans.
• Full flex work weeks where possible, and paid vacation, sick and personal time, 10 company-paid holidays, parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel accident insurance, provided or available.
• Paid education and certifications, an internal mobility team to help you grow your career, and access to current technology to learn from.