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Technical Writer 2-BT

Onyx Point
Annapolis Junction, MD, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 22 Jun 2026
💰 $250,000/yr($78,000/yr – $250,000/yr)

About the role

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
  • TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE TS/SCI W/ FULL SCOPE POLYGRAPH SECURITY CLEARANCE (U.S. CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED)


Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems, engineering; system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation.  Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition; and data flow documentation and formats technical publications-from pamphlets, technical drawings, and Consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
The Level 2 Technical Writer shall possess the following capabilities:
Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents.
Gather technical information, prepares written text.
Maintain a current internal documentation library.
Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc.
Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications.
Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
Work on all phases of documentation.
Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
Coordinate layout and design of documents.
Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical infonnation in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end~user community of electronic equipment and systems.
Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.
Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
Qualifications:
Six (6) years’ experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.  Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.  Associate's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree.

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Compensation: We are committed to providing fair and competitive compensation. The salary range for this position is $78,000 to $250,000 per year. This range reflects the compensation offered across the locations where we hire. The exact salary will be determined based on the candidate's work location, specific role, skill set, and level of expertise.

Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • Additional Insurance: Basic Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospitalization Indemnity, and Pet Insurance

  • Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match

  • Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, paid holidays, parental leave, and more

  • Wellness: Access to wellness programs and mental health support

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