Junior Technical Writer / Graphic Designer - Accenture Federal Services
Boston, MA
About the Job
Job Description:
Accenture Federal Services' National Security Portfolio (NSP) is seeking a highly motivated Junior Technical Writer to support the integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment of a Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) system to provide maritime domain awareness in Northern Africa. The system will be responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating security information to enhance the security and force protection of maritime boundaries, natural resources, and strategic ports. The ideal candidate will work as part of an integrated team based in greater Boston, Massachusetts, to develop and maintain the system and software documentation pertaining to system configuration, operations, security, and maintenance.
The Work:
- Plan, write, and maintain all associated C4ISR system, sensor, and software manuals
- Maintain policy document frameworks, consolidate technical input and analysis, and create logical understandable system reports
- Create documents based on pertinent system technical drawings, technical information, consultations with the technical personnel, and other available sources
- Review system, sensor, and software documentation for content and grammatical quality and consistency
- Work with the program software development team to document all new software capability and fixes
- Assist the Lead Technical Writer with meeting all program documentation deliverables and ensuring the proper documentation priorities are being executed
- Design and create graphics and illustrations that balance the users' needs with program goals and technological capabilities
Here's what you need:
- A Bachelor of Science in computer science, computer engineering, and/or information systems, or a Bachelor of Arts in English, or 4 years demonstrated experience in producing and/or editing technical documents for all aspects of software and systems engineering
- 4 years combined experience in 3 or more of the following:
- Producing technical documentation and document templates utilizing various word processing tools (i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Working with document standards for such technical documents as a CONOP and Software Requirements Specification
- Collaborating with web developers to accomplish web publishing
- Editing documents for document structure, logic flow, and writing for nontechnical audiences
- Interpreting engineering and maintenance drawings
- 2+ years using standard design software, including Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
- Ability to travel to CONUS and OCONUS locations
Security Clearance:
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below. Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on-going basis and there is no fixed deadline to apply.
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