4039 Technical Writer with Security Clearance

OVERVIEW: We are seeking for a talented Senior Technical Writer. The ideal candidate has the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, concise, eye-pleasing, and reader-friendly documentation. This role is critical in setting documentation standards to produce high-quality content that supports the team's technical and operational needs. This position is on-site work in Hanover, Maryland. GENERAL DUTIES: Documentation Development: * Create, edit, and maintain a wide range of documentation, including reports, SOPs/TTPs, system requirements documentation, technical solution whitepapers, and operational briefings. * Translate technical information into understandable content for diverse audiences. * Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to gather technical information for inclusion in documentation. Documentation Standards and Quality Assurance * Develop and enforce documentation standards, ensuring consistency and usability across all materials. * Establish style guides and templates. * Review and proofread documentation before distribution for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to established standards. * Implement feedback mechanisms to continuously improve the quality and relevance of documentation. Document Control * Ensure version management practices are implemented to ensure up-to-date and accurate documentation, team collaboration, efficiency, and quality. Organize and maintain a centralized repository for all documentation. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Education: Bachelor's Degree * Experience and knowledge: * 8+ years of experience with technical writing, technical editing, document control and knowledge management * Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Products, including styles, templates, and forms. * Experience with training others on document multi-editing, reviewing, approval, and version control through formal release/publication. * Demonstrated experience in working in a fast-paced environment. * Demonstrated ability to work until the task is done to meet deadlines. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Clearance: Top Secret * Education: Bachelor's Degree in English, technical writing, or communications * Experience and Knowledge: * 8+ years' experience as a technical writer in a technology-focused environment. * Demonstrated experience in writing technical documents for software development projects * Technical background in computer science or related field * Experience as a copywriter * Experience using AI to improve efficiency, clarity, and accuracy of documents. CLEARANCE: * Secret with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance