Technical Writer 2 at Sentar Inc. in Hanover, MD

Job description

• The Technical Writer 2 is responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Write and edit technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Create code documentation for software; produce 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.

Responsibilities

• -Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• -Gather technical information, prepare written text
• -Maintain a current internal documentation library
• -Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
• -Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
• -Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials
• -Work on all phases of documentation
• -Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
• -Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences
• -Coordinate layout and design of documents
• -Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
• -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
• -Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies
• -Ability to create, update and monitor Sharepoint, Confluence, and/or similar technology tools

Requirements

• Clearance Level: TS/SCI with active poly
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
• -Six (6) years experience as a TW on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
• -Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business discipline from an accredited college or university is required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted.

Skills

Required

• Technical writing
• MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio
• Understanding of basic grammar concepts

Benefits

• Our unique employee ownership model attracts top talent, giving employees the freedom to take initiative and drive meaningful improvements. In addition to cultivating a thriving and inclusive work environment, Sentar offers an extensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. Employee ownership is the foundation of our culture, promoting participation, teamwork, and accountability while ensuring long-term financial security and a commitment to excellence.
• Voluntary Medical, Dental, Vision, with Flexible Spending Plan options
• Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long Term Care insurance options
• Group Term Life, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability is provided by Sentar to all qualifying employees
• Generous 401(k) match
• Competitive PTO plan that graduates quickly with years of service
• Other leave programs; holiday schedule along with bereavement, maternity, jury and military duty
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development reimbursement
• Recognition and Awards programs