Tech Writer - Secret Clearance (contract)

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION
Elkridge, Maryland 21075 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 07, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Federal Government
  • Summary

    Must possess Active DOD Secret Clearance

    REQUIRED:
    Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field
    In Lieu of a degree, may possess military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, sensors, military comm systems.
    Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.
    2+yrs' exp w structured authoring apps, e.g., MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.

    NICE TO HAVE:
    • 5-20 years' technical writing experience.
    • Standard content management strategies.
    • Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
    • XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content.

    DUTIES:
    Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
    • Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic, structured
    • Collaborate with others on technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
    • Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
    • Research and compile information to develop manual outlines
    • Adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
  • Job Description

    Must possess Active DOD Secret Clearance

    REQUIRED:
    Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field
    In Lieu of a degree, may possess military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, sensors, military comm systems.
    Expert knowledge on MS Office Products.
    2+yrs' exp w structured authoring apps, e.g., MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.

    NICE TO HAVE:
    • 5-20 years' technical writing experience.
    • Standard content management strategies.
    • Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
    • XML, SGML, HTML, S1000 and DITA - for structured Content.

    DUTIES:
    Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
    • Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic, structured
    • Collaborate with others on technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
    • Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
    • Research and compile information to develop manual outlines
    • Adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
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