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Aquila Technology

Location:
United States, Fort Meade

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
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Job Description:

The Technical Writer will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. The Technical Writer will write and edit technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. They will also create code documentation for software; produces 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.

Job Responsibility:

Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications
Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents
Gather technical information, prepares 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 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, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers
Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity
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
Apply technical manual standard NSA DS-89 to work products

Requirements:

6 years experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required
Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required
4 years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree
Must have an Active Full Scope Poly to be considered for this position

What we offer:

401k Retirement Plan
Health Care Coverage
Health Savings Account
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Professional Development Program: reimburses Up to $2k per year for classes, seminars, licensing and certifications
Referral Bonuses: Up to $10,000 referral bonus
Employee Assistance Program: Offers services to help the well-being of employees and their dependent family members
Worldwide Travel Assistance: for travel beyond 100 miles of employees’ residence
PTO: 0-2 Years – 21 days
2-8 Years – 26 days
8-15 Years – 28 days
16+ Years – 31 days

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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