Technical Writer (Active Secret Clearance)
$20/h-$35/h
a day ago
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Summary
TEKsystems is seeking a Technical Writer (Active Secret Clearance) to join their team in Elkridge, Maryland. The role involves writing, editing, and publishing technical documents to effectively communicate technical information to various audiences.
About the Role
As a Technical Writer, you will be responsible for creating and revising technical documents such as manuals, specifications, and operational procedures. You will oversee the preparation of illustrative materials, conduct quality reviews, and collaborate with engineers and instructors to deliver technical manuals. Additionally, you will perform desktop publishing tasks and ensure compliance with military and civilian specifications.
About You
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline or related field, or military operations and maintenance experience.
- Expert knowledge of MS Office Products.
- Minimum of 2 years experience with structured authoring applications such as Arbortext, MadCap Flare, or FrameMaker.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain attention to detail.
- Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.
Preferred:
- Minimum of 5 years technical writing experience.
- Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
- Familiarity with Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
- Knowledge of XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D, and DITA for structured content.
- Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital insurance.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
- Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance for employees and dependents.
- Short and long-term disability insurance.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation, or Sick Leave.
TEKsystems
We’re TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers, so they can capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies.
Elkridge, MD