Technical Writer II - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance with Security Clearance

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Job description

Are you an Information Technology professional with experience supporting the DOD? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Technical Writer II in Mclean, VA! As a Technical Writer II, you will: Join a leading company with over 40 years in the industry. Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product. Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company. Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan ! This position is a 100% on-site role. As a Technical Writer, you will: Work with the technical implementation teams to understand the product document requirements. Create and edit high-quality technical documentation for mobile applications, including software and system architecture, design, and product requirements. Assist in the creation and submission of documentation required for compliance with our Quality Management System. Assist in establishing and continuously improving the standardization and simplification of technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines. Contribute to documentation development lifecycle improvements Convert legacy/previous formatting to latest formatting/style guidelines. Create documentation based on standardized templates. Analyze and edit content to maintain continuity of style and content. Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended Conduct document reviews and collect input from stakeholders Create data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and similar technical illustrations. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems. Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required). At least 2 (two) years of experience in: Writing technical reports, analyzing technical literature, writing descriptive copy, and verifying documentation with appropriate sources. Ability to use various word-processing and desktop publishing software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, ADOBE CC, HTML, and XML. S1000D specification for the production of technical publications. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: Forbes National Best Midsize Companies Energage National Best Workplaces, National Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation

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