Technical Writer II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Maryland.

📋 Description

• Create the System User's Manual for designated projects.

• Develop Help content incorporated within each software installation package.

• Prepare and refine CDRL deliverables, which include trip reports, presentation materials, Quarterly Management Review packages, meeting minutes, Monthly Status Reports, the Software Version Description, and the Completion Summary Report.

• Ensure that deliverables require no significant corrections from the Government.

• Write documentation in Markdown within the Government-approved GitLab repository.

• Keep documentation as code alongside the software baseline.

• Apply appropriate CUI markings to both draft and delivered materials.

• Uphold document baseline discipline.

• Oversee and review the documentation efforts of other contributors.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.

• 4 to 8 years of relevant professional experience in technical documentation.

• An active DoD Secret clearance at the time of application.

• Training in records management and CUI marking discipline.

• Knowledge of derivative classification when preparing classified documentation.

• Willingness to travel to Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland for reviews and integration events.

• Experience in Markdown and docs-as-code authoring.

• Familiarity with GitLab Wiki, Pages, and merge-request documentation workflows.

• Experience in developing the System User's Manual and Help content.

• Skills in CDRL preparation and editing.

• Knowledge of static site generators such as MkDocs, Sphinx, or Hugo.

• Proficiency in technical editing and maintaining style consistency.

• Understanding of CUI marking and handling protocols.

• Experience with version control and document baseline discipline.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat production.

• Skills in preparing graphics and diagrams.

• Familiarity with DocBook/DITA.

• A signed non-disclosure agreement is required before starting.

• Completion of mandatory DoD and Army training, including Cyber Awareness, TARP, annual security refresher, insider threat awareness, CUI handling, Antiterrorism Level I, iWATCH briefing, ATCTS registration, and installation access processing.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

• Optional critical illness, hospital, and accident benefit programs.

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.

• Retirement 401K plan.

• Paid leave programs.

• Flexible work-life balance.

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Performance and recognition initiatives.

• A collaborative work environment and culture.

• Financial and non-financial benefits for members of the Seneca Nation.