Title: Documentation Specialist III (Technical Writer) Category: Intelligence Location: Annapolis Junction, MD / USA | Sector: Technical Services
Posting ID: TS/091512
Description:
Description & Responsibilities:
* Work with system engineers, testers, software developers, trainers and other program personnel to gather pertinent information and format it into useable manuals.
* Create documentation templates, format content, and present information in a concise, understandable format.
* Track document versions and revisions.
* Assist in the analysis of requirements, and preparation f comprehensive outlines for technical documentation.
* Incorporate review comments and corrections into existing documentation.
* Assist trainers and other program personnel in briefs, reports, and other documents such as training materials, user manuals, briefs, test documents, installation procedures, and ConOps
* Perform detailed editing of contract deliverables mentioned above
* Monitor quality and ensure adherence to established standards.
* Maintain formal website documentation and manage internal wiki.
Minimum Requirements:
* Minimum ten years of technical writing experience preparing documents, reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences including senior management.
* Experience in effectively formatting/editing technical publications to include writing, editing, and illustration.
* Fluent in PowerPoint, MS Word.
* Experience with Rational products. In-depth experience with word processing, presentation, spreadsheet, and database software is required.
* Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems, Program Management, Systems Engineering or similar degree and meet the experience requirement OR equivalent documented combination of training and experience
* Three years experience with an intelligence agency or SIGINT related experience.
* Demonstration competency in the fundamentals of English writing, to include correct use of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure.
* At least 5 years experience in technical writing and editing in engineering or computer science.
* Demonstrated proficiency in fundamentals of research writing and editing and the ability to produce a variety of written materials.
* Good understanding of electronics theory, including scientific and engineering terms.
Additional Preferred Skills:
* Familiarity with web publishing and editing
* Wiki/Blog style communications
* Ability to create detailed data flow diagrams and graphics
* Experience developing computer graphics
* Experience in computer based designed
* Experience using Visio, Flash, or Dreamweaver.
Security Clearance Required.
