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Citian

Proposal Writer

Washington, DC

Support schedule maintenance and deadline tracking * Assist with proposal production, formatting ... Write, copyedit, and proofread proposal sections, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance

CaseGuard

Content Writer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$60K - $70K/yr

... to assist in various areas as needed. The Content Creator will have the responsibility of ... Write feature descriptions tailored for multiple platforms and audiences. * Gain a deep ...

Staffed4U

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD

Key Responsibilities * Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides ... Prepare written technical content for various types of program and project documents. * Maintain a ...

LufCo

Technical Writer

Annapolis Junction, MD · On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications * Gather technical information, prepare written text

ARSIEM

Technical Writer

Columbia, MD · On-site

$102K - $114K/yr

Demonstrated Capabilities * Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user ... Gather technical information, prepares written text * Maintain a current internal documentation ...

Guidehouse

Scientific Writer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$57K - $85K/yr

Provide guidance and expertise on scientific, technical, and executive communications best practices. * Assist with training, coaching, and development of writing and editing resources for staff.

ARSIEM

Technical Writer

Columbia, MD

$102K - $114K/yr

Demonstrated Capabilities * Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user ... Gather technical information, prepares written text * Maintain a current internal documentation ...

Comtech, LLC

Proposal Writer

Reston, VA

Responsibilities include : Assist the Capture/Sales Team Leader in managing and directing all ... writing/editing/rewriting efforts, as needed Work with the Volume Leaders to ensure inter-volume ...

LufCo

Technical Writer

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$80K - $135K/yr

Key Responsibilities: * Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications * Gather technical information, prepare written text

Kaiva Tech

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · On-site +1

... Assist authors in interpreting editorial standards, formatting requirements, and document ... Writer, or Documentation Specialist. · Experience editing and maintaining complex technical ...

ATCC

Technical Writer

Manassas, VA

$68K - $75K/yr

Support website maintenance activities, add information to web detail pages, assist with document ... Technical writing and editing experience. * Experience reviewing scientific literature and ...

gTANGIBLE

Proposal Writer

Alexandria, VA

Proposal Writer (U.S. Government Solicitations) * This Proposal Writer participates in the ... Attend and contribute to proposal progress meetings * Assist in the company's preparations for ...

ATCC

Technical Writer

Manassas, VA · On-site

$68K - $75K/yr

Support website maintenance activities, add information to web detail pages, assist with document ... Technical writing and editing experience. * Experience reviewing scientific literature and ...

Kaiva Corp

Technical Writer

Washington, DC · Remote

... Assist authors in interpreting editorial standards, formatting requirements, and document ... Writer, or Documentation Specialist. · Experience editing and maintaining complex technical ...

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Technical Writer

Stratum Networks

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

 
Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions 
company that provides high-end network and security consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients. We are looking for a talented and passionate Technical Writer who would support one of our clients located in the Annapolis 
Junction, MD area. 
 
CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI WITH POLYGRAPH TO 
BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 
Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
 
Day-to-day responsibilities could include: 
  • Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
  • Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, and manuals and technical publications
  • Gather technical information, prepares written text
  • Maintain a current internal documentation library
  • Uses multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.
  • Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
  • Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, and manual and technical publications
  • Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
  • Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
  • Coordinate layout and design of documents
  • Work on all phases of documentation
  • Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
  • Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources
  • Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
  • Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information
  • Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
  • Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
  • Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products
 
REQUIREMENTS: 
Six (6) years experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
 
STRATUM NETWORKS OVERVIEW: 
 
Stratum Networks is a rapidly growing information assurance and cybersecurity solutions 
company with expert knowledge of implementing secure infrastructure, providing security 
integration, development, assessment and training solutions. Our high-end network and security 
consulting to Department of Defense and Intelligence Community clients create robust, secure 
network infrastructure, policies, and procedures for local and global, terrestrial and satellite 
Networks. 
 
As leading experts in their fields, our certified and highly experienced network, software 
development, IT support and security professionals are able to provide the necessary design, 
implementation, and consulting services to meet the demanding requirements of mission-critical 
networks. To learn more, visit www.stratumnet.com. 
 
Stratum Networks, Inc is an equal opportunity employer, who participates in E-Verify. All 
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, 
national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as 
required by applicable law.