Technical Writer - King George, United States - Southeastern Comp Consultants Inc

Southeastern Comp Consultants Inc

Verified Company

King George, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Overview
SCCI is seeking a motivated
Technical Writer for a fast-paced developmental Weapon System Program. The position consists of the development and/or editing of Systems Engineering documents, Test Procedures, and User and Training Guides. This position is available immediately and is located in
Dahlgren, VA.

Responsibilities:

Understand and relay technical information, such as system functionality, software troubleshooting, and interface designs though the development of engineering and user documentation for operational communities
Learn the technical content of system upgrades and enhancements prior to delivery, including participating in software milestone meetings and obtaining information from Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
Provide quality assurance, formatting, and editorial updates to a variety of document types, including User and Training Guides, Installation and Test Procedures, Memorandums, System Specifications, and Interface Design Documents
Work closely with Systems Engineers, Software Developers, and Test Personnel to ensure technical content and system upgrades are documented comprehensively and accurately, while adhering to Government formatting specifications
Coordinate with document authors and team members in drafting, reviewing, and publishing technical documentation in support of software development projects
Manage tasking efficiently and meet deliverable timelines in a fastpaced environment
Play a key role in the Rapid Development Process (RDP) of program documentation, ensuring that required documents and revisions are provided with every software delivery and changes are tracked appropriately through an established Configuration Management (CM) process
Maintain knowledge of system capabilities, enhancements, and functionality in advance of system delivery to endusers

Essential Skills and Experience:

Must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to successfully obtain and maintain an Active Secret Security Clearance
Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a technical field or BS/BA in a nontechnical field with demonstrated technical writing/communication skills; Years of experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree
Two (2) years of general experience in proofreading, editing, and formatting of technical documentation
Proficiency in Microsoft (MS) Office products (Word, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint)
Demonstrated experience coordinating with document authors in the drafting, review, and publication of technical documentation
Attention to detail in reviewing/auditing project documentation for content, formatting, consistency, and grammar
Demonstrated ability to work independently, multitask, and manage priorities in a dynamic environment
Ability to write clear, logically sequenced, and grammatically correct documents

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Active Security Security Clearance
Familiarity with software version control and Configuration Management (CM) practices
Experience with DoD System Development and Acquisition Processes

SCCI is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to meet the needs of employees and their families.

EOE of Minorities, Females, Veterans, Disabilities.