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Technical Writer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS
  • White Sands, New Mexico
  • $30–$35 Per Hour
  • Full-time
24 days ago

Job Description

Overview:

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities:

As a Technical Writer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have an opportunity to do the following:

  • Write, rewrite and/or edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
  • Impart a wide range of knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in technical fields and related disciplines gained through wide exposure to weapons systems operations and/or test and evaluation processes and procedures.
  • Confer with authors and subject matter experts to recommend edits to technical documentation to include review of content for completeness, accuracy and correctness of language use.
  • Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Qualifications:
  • Active SECRET clearance.
  • Must be able to work under general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to technical documentation production.
  • BS/BA and 5-7 years of related experience.
  • Previous technical writing experience supporting NSWC DET WS or other NSWC Detachments is highly desired.
Pay Transparency Statement: AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $30.00/Hr. - USD $35/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EEO Statement: EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status

Numbers & Facts

LocationWhite Sands, New Mexico
Job TypeFull-time
IndustryInternet Services
Salary$30–$35 Per Hour
Company Size1,000 to 1,499 employees
Year Founded1975

About Company

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States, with approximately 1,400 employees nationwide. Based in the Washington, DC, suburb of Chantilly, VA, the company provides systems engineering, technical and managed services to government and private sector customers. AMERICAN SYSTEMS was named “Contractor of the Year” at the Greater Washington Government Contractor Awards in October, 2007.

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Editingunmatched
  • Federal Contractsunmatched
  • Federal Governmentunmatched
  • Government Contractsunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Secret Clearanceunmatched
  • System Operationsunmatched
  • System Testunmatched
  • Technical Editingunmatched
  • Technical Publicationsunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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