1478 - Technical Writer

Sigma Defense is seeking a full-time Technical Writer who can create quality technical documentation, beginning from a blank-page. The ideal candidate is a prior military technician with a wide range of experience utilizing and creating Technical Manuals for government and civilian industries.

Requirements

• Proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex subject matter.
• Experience in writing documentation and procedure manuals for various audiences.
• Superb written communication skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to operate with little supervision and quickly adapt to new priorities as needed.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Personnel Clearance Level:

• Candidate must possess or have the ability to obtain an active Secret security clearance.
• Clearance will be sponsored for the right candidate.

Education Requirement:

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Aviation, Electronics, Satellite Communication, or Computer Networking. (Bachelor's degree preferred)
• Can substitute four or more years of experience as an effective technical writer for college degree.

Computer Software/Programs:

• MS Office 365 Suite, Adobe, and SharePoint.

Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive):

• The candidate will work with subject matter experts to develop various forms of documentation such as user manuals, test plans, and foundational documents.
• Research, outline, write, and edit content, working closely with various departments to understand project requirements.
• Gather information from subject-matter experts and develop, organize, and write procedure manuals, technical specifications, and process documentation.
• Work with development and support leads to identify documentation repositories, revise, and edit, and determine best solutions for data compilation and centralized storage.
• Develop content in alternative media forms for maximum usability, with consistent voice across all documentation.

Salary Range: $75,000 - $95,00 annually.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions
• 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 12 (Floating) Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Highly Competitive Salary