Technical Writer, Senior

What you will be doing :

As a Technical Writer with Independent Software you will play a critical role in developing and maintaining clear accurate and user-focused documentation that supports a wide range of technical capabilities. You will prepare review revise and manage technical materials across software engineering systems engineering system operations testing and user support. Your work will include writing and editing documentation for hardware and software systems creating installation and configuration instructions producing how-to guides and developing code-level documentation in collaboration with technical teams.

You will work closely with engineers developers and subject matter experts to translate complex technical information into well-structured content that is accessible to end users operators and stakeholders. Your responsibilities will also include developing implementation guides end-user documentation field and data definitions data flow descriptions and other technical publications using a variety of source materials such as engineering diagrams technical drawings and SME interviews.

Key Responsibilities :

Prepare review revise and maintain technical documentation for software hardware systems engineering system operations and system testing

Develop installation guides configuration documentation operational procedures and task-driven how-to instructions

Create code-level documentation implementation guides and end-user guides for deployed capabilities

Produce field descriptions data definitions and data flow documentation supporting system and capability understanding

Format structure and update technical publications using information derived from technical drawings engineering artifacts SME interviews and other available resources

Ensure all documentation meets quality clarity and consistency standards across the program

Required Skills and Qualifications :

Demonstrated experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs and contracts of similar scope type and complexity

Proficiency with MS Word PowerPoint Visio and related documentation tools

Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear concise and accurate written content

Strong attention to detail organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively with technical teams

Education and Experience :

Minimum Qualifications (One of the following) :

Eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer supporting programs of similar scope type and complexity with a bachelors degree in a technical discipline

A masters degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience reducing the requirement to six (6) years

Four (4) additional years of Technical Writing experience may be substituted for a bachelors degree

Clearance Requirement :

• Must possess an active TS SCI with appropriate Polygraph to be considered for this role

Why Choose Independent Software :

At Independent Software our people are the mission. Weve built a company around collaboration integrity and innovation and we make sure our team has the tools and support to grow succeed and thrive.

When you join us you will :

Ready to take the next step in your career Join us and be part of something bigger.

Apply today.

Were an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,Content Management Systems,Technical Writing,Visio,Microsoft Powerpoint,Sharepoint,XML,Confluence,Wiki Systems,Word Processing,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Technical Writing

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1