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Job Title
Technical Writer Lead - C
Job Description
The most security-conscious organizations trust Telos Corporation to protect their vital IT assets. The reputation of our company rests on the quality of our solutions and the integrity of our people. Explore what you can bring to our solutions in the areas of cyber, cloud and enterprise security.
Be a part of the Telos culture and see what sets us apart! Telos offers an excellent compensation package with benefits that include generous paid time off, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and 401k. Our employees enjoy more than just a great work environment!
This position will be based at Ashburn/Remote
Responsibilities:
• Create, manage, and release various documentation products through coordination with Subject Matter Experts.
• Research, write, edit, and produce Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables or project deliverables
• Research, write, edit, and produce Telecommunications System Installation Plans (TSIPs/SPRIPs).
• Proofread/edit technical content produced by others including program managers, engineers, and proposal writers.
• Produce illustrations using Microsoft Visio.
• Research, write, edit, and produce MIL-STD 38784 Technical Orders (TOs).
• Coordinate and facilitate Government-mandated TO Certification events.
• Facilitate Comment Review Matrix (CRM) reviews with team members/partners and customers as necessary.
• Travel as required - <20% (approx. two 1-2 weeks per year, as required for active projects or for training)
• Directly support the Program Management team and Documentation Manager to produce quality deliverables
• Develop/implement configuration management plans, and work with engineering to create configuration baselines.
• Prepare and manage Configuration Item and Work Product Lists.
• Identify, document, and control changes to configuration items.
• Facilitate change management processes for review, approval, and release.
• Ensure configuration records integrity and perform configuration audits.
• Prepare configuration control reports and status accounting IAW established Configuration Management Plans.
• Assist with oversight and direction to Documentation Team members and SMEs.
• Support the engineering team by resource planning, and execute documentation / configuration management tasks.
• Work with key stakeholders to identify, document, and implement operational process improvements.
• Provide process inputs to ensure group strategies align with operational Company/Organizational core objectives.
• Participate in audits and appraisals to ensure alignment with Core Solutions processes and CMMI best practices.
• Write proposal content to ensure strategies align customer requirements with Telos Core Objectives & best practices
• Support proposal efforts by identifying technical documentation and configuration management requirements.
Job Requirements
Qualifications:
• The successful candidate must be a US Citizen and meet eligibility requirements to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree in a writing-focused discipline, or equivalent combination of education, professional training, or work experience (8+ years).
• Technical writing background with Engineering and/or IT-related experience.
• 4+ years of experience writing detailed technical procedures, preferably MIL-Spec Technical Manuals, Technical Orders, and Time Compliance Technical Orders.
• Ability to translate engineer-speak into easily/clearly understood instructions.
• Ability to write clearly and concisely in the active voice.
• Ability to translate content guidelines into a comprehensive document outline.
• Ability to follow strict composition guidelines established by customer requirements.
• Ability to conduct oneself with diplomacy and tact in the presence of our customer.
• Ability to take instructions, identify points requiring clarification, and execute tasks with minimal supervision.
• Expert level proficiency with MS Word.
• Strong proficiency in MS Office [Power Point, Excel, Visio] and Adobe.
• Familiarity with CMMI Dev Level 3, and ISO 9000 requirements, and process development.
• Demonstrate proficiency in configuration management practices.
• A professional attitude, attention to detail, customer service skills, and excellent organizational skills are required.
The successful candidate must meet eligibility requirements to access sensitive information, which requires US citizenship.
Telos maintains a drug-free workplace and will conduct drug testing on all applicants who have accepted an offer of employment.
Telos Corporation participates in the E-Verify program. Therefore, any employment with Telos will also be contingent upon confirmation from the Social Security Administration ("SSA") and/or the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") of your authorization to work in the United States. Telos offers excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future.
Telos Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Telos Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the ADA, please contact us at 1-800-283-1911. If you require relay service assistance, please click on the following link to review information on your state's relay service: https://www.fcc.gov/accessibility.
Telos Corporation is an EEO/AA employer.
Job Type
Full-Time
Location
Ashburn, VA 20147 US (Primary)
Telos offers an excellent compensation packages including salary commensurate with experience and benefits to meet your needs for today and the future. Telos and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.