Technical Writer 2

Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the projects hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates 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.

MANDATORY SKILLS: A TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph is required for this role.

Six (6) years experience as a in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelors degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree.

Qualifications

-Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents

-Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications

- Gather technical information, prepares written text

- Maintain a current internal documentation library

-Usee multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.

-Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity

-Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications

- Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences

- Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials

-Coordinate layout and design of documents

-Work on all phases of documentation

- 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

- 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

-Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies

-Apply technical manual standard DoD DS-89 to work products

About Avid Technology Professionals

Avid Technology Professionals, LLC (ATP) is a premiere provider of software and systems engineering, and acquisition program management services for the community. ATP is actively seeking to pursue contract opportunities with other departments and agencies in the federal government, in state governments, and in the commercial sectors. Delivered by seasoned experts in the IT field, ATP solutions adeptly address the IT concerns manifesting in both the federal and commercial sectors.

Employee Benefits

The ATP Employee Benefits package includes:

• A Supportive and Equitable Working Environment that is both Stimulating and Challenging
• Competitive Hourly Salary
• Unique Employee Success Sharing Program that allows ATP employees to Share in Company's Successes
• Automatic Approved Overtime (as long as contract permits)
• Retirement Pay (401K); 100% company paid, immediately vested with Profit-Sharing Component
• Company Medical Coverage Plans - HMO, Open Access, PPO plans
• Company Dental Plan - widely accepted, comprehensive, and flexible
• Progressive Overtime Policy
• Flexible Spending Account benefit
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Policy
• Holiday Scheduling that Coincides with Government Holidays
• Robust Professional Expenses & Training Program
• Computer Allowance
• Internet Allowance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance