Technical Writer

Technical Writer: Qualification: Eight (8) 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. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree. -Under general direction, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity - Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources - Produces defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems - Interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures and to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information -Researches highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and expresses technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers - Produces technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies - Applies technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products -Understands basic concepts, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity - Responsible for preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications -Responsible for preparing reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences - Works with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials - Coordinates layout and design of documents - Works on all phases of documentation - Understands basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents - Assists in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manual and technical publications - Gathers technical information, prepares written text - May maintain a current internal documentation library - Uses multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio, etc.