Technical Writer II - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance - (24758) Share this job as a link in your status update to LinkedIn. Job Title / Level Technical Writer II - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance Clearance Required? Secret Location: Carderock, MD 20817 US (Primary) % Travel 0 - 10% Job Description Are you an Information Technology professional with experience supporting the DOD? Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Technical Writer II in Carderock, MD. As a Technical Writer II, you will: + Join a leading company with over 40 years in the industry. + Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product. + Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner + has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company. + Receive a robust benefits package that includes our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (https://vimeo.com/729673832/55ff22ab92) ! + This position is a 100% on-site role. As a Technical Writer, you will: + Work with the technical implementation teams to understand the product document requirements. + Create and edit high-quality technical documentation for mobile applications, including software and system architecture, design, and product 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. Job Requirements + 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, including Microsoft Office Suite, ADOBE CC, HTML, and XML. + S1000D specification for the production of technical publications. Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day. Company Awards: + Forbes National Best Midsize Companies + Energage National Best Workplaces, National + Washington Post Best Workplaces Veteran Hiring Awards: + GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion + BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times + TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. 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 (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance. EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation