Technical Writer

Teksynap Washington , DC 20319

Posted 2 months ago

Responsibilities & Qualifications

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Technical Writer is expected to be able to:

  • Proven ability to distill complex information into clear, concise text.

  • Demonstrated excellent writing and grammar skills and ability to work independently and deliver accurate content under deadline pressure.

  • Develop Agency-level policy and related documentation in alignment with Department of Defense (DoD), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), DIA, and industry standards.

  • Develop and revise comprehensive documentation to capture detailed instructions for daily operations to ensure the defense of the Agency's networks.

  • Coordinate with the IV&V and CSSP Teams to compile the TeKSynap Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Reports, which highlight the Teams key achievements.

  • Develop Agency-wide communications on emerging IT topics for a variety of mediums.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Active Top Secret Clearance with a CI Poly

  • IAT II Certification

  • Have a minimum of five years in a technical or lead writing role.

  • Proven experience designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation as well as working directly with development teams.

  • Experienced using multiple tools to develop base templates and manipulate output styles.

  • High School diploma/Associates required.

  • Possess a thorough understanding of software development (SDLC), IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and other key terminology in this role.

  • Demonstrated experience in transitioning applications to IC Information Technology Environment (ITE) and in-depth knowledge of IC ITE services.

Overview

We are seeking a Technical Writer to join our Task Order proposal on the Defense Intelligence Agency's Solutions for the Information Technology Enterprise III (SITE III). The Technical Writer is responsible for creating and writing various types of user documents, including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions. Explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language. Work with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. "Technology moving at the speed of thought" embodies these principles - the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

Visit us at www.TekSynap.com.

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Additional Job Information

COMPETENCIES

  • Establish Focus

  • Change Management

  • Develop Others

  • Oral Communication

  • Written Communication

  • Interpersonal Awareness

  • Build Relationships

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Conceptual Thinking

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Technical Expertise

  • Initiative

  • Foster Innovation

  • Results Oriented

  • Teamwork

  • Customer Service

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Location: District of Columbia (DC), National Capital Region (NCR)

  • Type of environment: Varies

  • Noise level: Low

  • Work schedule: "Normal work hours" constitute on average 8 hours a day, 40 hours per week (excluding breaks and meal periods) within standard operational hours occurring 0600-1800, Monday-Friday, excluding Federal holidays. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

  • Amount of Travel: 20%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship

Clearance requirement: TS/SCI, eligible for CI Poly

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact hr@teksynap.com for assistance.


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