Technical Writer

ECS is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor to work in our Stafford, VA office. 

  The ECS Team provides focused agile software development and maintenance for CODIS, a mission-critical application for the FBI. Today, CODIS is a client server application developed using Microsoft .NET that supports a database repository of DNA profiles from individuals, unsolved crime scene evidence, and missing persons. CODIS software allows local, state, and national laboratories to compare DNA profiles electronically, thereby linking serial crimes to each other and identifying suspects by matching DNA profiles from crime scenes to individuals’ profiles. Additionally, the CODIS software is used to assist with the identification of unidentified human remains, missing persons and disaster victims.   The Technical Writer/Editor will support the DMSS program by working within an Agile, cross-functional team to maintain, create, design, and deliver all government contractual deliverables.  Qualifications

• Reviews content of technical documentation for quality.
• Produces technical and scientific illustrations for presentations and/or publication, as appropriate to the requirements.
• Ensures that documents follow the style laid out in the company's or contractual style guide.
• Maintain contractual deliverables schedule