Technical Writer Skill Level 3

Perform all duties of a Technical Writer - Skill Level 2. 

Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing for all phases of acquisition and technical documentation. 

Work independently on highly complex systems, programming, and operations documentation. 

Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation. 

Review work products of others for compliance with technical manual NSA Data Standard (DS)-89. 

Demonstrate attention to detail, poise with grammar and its application, and interpretation of technical terminology during meetings and planning sessions. 

Orient oneself and maintain situational awareness of an IT environment, identifying differentiating factors and technical terms relevant to building next-generation IT services. 

Requirements

Eight (8) years of experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity required. 

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university required. 

A Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. 

Additional four (4) years of TW experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree. 

NSA clearance