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    American Systems

    Information Technology

    Technical Writer II

    McLean, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time$80k – $105k / yearPosted 6d ago
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    Job description

    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, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

    Responsibilities

    As a Technical Writer II with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:

    • Work with the technical implementation teams to understand the product document 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.

    Qualifications

    • 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.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.  Familiarity with Arbortext Editor, Adobe CC, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, and XML.S1000D specification to produce technical publications preferred.
    • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
    • Active SECRET Clearance and US Citizenship

    Pay Transparency Statement

    AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. 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 Status

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    About the company

    American Systems

    AMERICAN SYSTEMS is a leading provider of advanced technology solutions and professional services for government and commercial clients.

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