Technical Writer III

Scientific Research Corporation

Virginia Beach, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Configuration Management, Customer Relations, DoD Directive 8140, DoD Directive 8570, Documentation, Documentation Standards, English Language, Government, Government Requirements, Graphics, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, Information Technology & Information Systems, Leading Edge Technology, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Proofreading, Scientific Research, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Team Player, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, Top Secret Clearance, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), XML Authoring
LOCATION
Virginia Beach, VA
POSTED
1 day ago

Salary Statement

Estimated Starting Salary Range: USD $81,850.00/Yr. - USD $136,400.00/Yr. Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Description

The Technical Writer will be a member of the Carry-on Special Technologies Engineering and Integration (STEI) Technical Writing team, focusing primarily on researching, writing, editing, and proofreading technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals and procedures. The ideal candidate has basic to advanced knowledge writing a variety of technical documents, to include utilizing technical writing programs such as oXygen XML Author. Additionally, high-level communication skills, a customer focused mindset, and a team player mentality are required.

Major Responsibilities

  • Collaborating productively with all subject matter experts (SME) within an agile environment to develop appropriate technical documentation
  • Ensuring technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adhering to configuration management (CM) standards for quality, graphics coverage, format, and style using approved software tools
  • Documenting the planning and implementation of security controls, processes, and procedures
  • Drafting and verifying accuracy of standard documentation sets
  • Possessing developed communication skills and the ability to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely, employing technical writing techniques

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Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in technical writing, english, or equivalent work experience
  • Possess an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Five or more years of technical writing experience
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products
  • Customer focused and a self-starter

Desired Skills

  • Master’s degree in technical writing or english
  • Previous experience with XML
  • Be DoD 8140-compliant with the equivalent of an IAT II certification (Security+ or higher)

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET / SCI LEVEL with CI POLY ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

  • None

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state or local law.

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About the Company

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Scientific Research Corporation

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced engineering company that was founded in 1988 to provide innovative solutions to the U.S. Government, private industry, and international markets. Since its inception, SRC has continued to successfully meet em
COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
FOUNDED
1988
WEBSITE
http://www.scires.com