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Technical Writer
White SandsOn-siteFull-time
AI Summary
Writes, rewrites, and edits technical documentation such as reports, manuals, and proposals for a federal government contractor, verifying facts and collaborating with subject matter experts.
About this role
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
As a Technical Writer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have an opportunity to do the following:
- Write, rewrite and/or edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
- Impart a wide range of knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in technical fields and related disciplines gained through wide exposure to weapons systems operations and/or test and evaluation processes and procedures.
- Confer with authors and subject matter experts to recommend edits to technical documentation to include review of content for completeness, accuracy and correctness of language use.
- Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.
Qualifications
- Active SECRET clearance.
- Must be able to work under general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to technical documentation production.
- BS/BA and 5-7 years of related experience.
- Previous technical writing experience supporting NSWC DET WS or other NSWC Detachments is highly desired.
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $30.00/Hr. - USD $35/Hr. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran StatusSkills
DocumentationEditingFact VerificationNSWCSEC ClearanceTechnical WritingTest And EvaluationWeapons Systems
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