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Technical Writer 3
Candidate must have an active TS/SCI w/Poly
For over 40 years, DCCA has provided a broad range of IT services to government agencies and commercial enterprises, helping them to feel confident in their IT infrastructure. With DCCA, these organizations can be confident in the flexibility and skill of their IT partners, allowing them to upgrade their technology quickly and efficiently. Better yet, thanks to DCCA’s successful track record, clients can rest assured knowing DCCA can tackle any problem with ease, allowing them to focus on the work that matters.
Internally, DCCA prides itself on a culture built on integrity and inclusivity, allowing its employees to build lasting skills and relationships. As a veteran owned business, DCCA knows the importance of recruiting employees with a wide range of backgrounds, allowing for every problem to be approached by a diverse array of perspectives. Join us and be part of a team that has a people first mentality and a dedication to excellence.
Key Tasks:
The Technical Writer shall be 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
Required Skills:
· 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 information 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 DoD 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
· Apply technical manual standard agency DS-89 to work products
· Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract
· Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods
· Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required
· Review work products of others for compliance with technical manual agency Data Standard (DS)-89
Required Qualifications
Eight (8) 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. A Master’s degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
At DCCA, we believe the key to providing our clients with unrivaled services starts with retaining top talent, something we’re able to do through our consistent commitment to building culture and comprehensive benefits.
Competitive Compensation: While salary at DCCA is determined by various factors, we are committed to making sure our salaries reflect the skill and expertise of our employees. In addition, each year we perform an annual salary review ensuring pay is equitable across both the company and industry at large.
Growth Opportunities: DCCA makes it a priority to help you grow and support your career advancement. From upskilling programs to recertification support, to professional development opportunities, we’re here to help you grow your career and create lasting relationships.
Emphasis on Inclusivity: DCCA’s culture emphasizes respect, equity, and opportunity and is supported by an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection.
Empowering Health: DCCA’s benefits which encompass healthcare, paid time off, and flexible 401(k) options encourage you to live a healthy and fulfilling life, both in and outside of work. Learn more about our total benefits package on our .
Mission Focused Work: From the defense industry to health IT management, DCCA allows you to work on innovative projects whose outcomes improve people's lives and solve today’s IT problems.
DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.