Technical Writer & Editor at Base One Technology

Our DC based client is looking for Technical Writer & Editor. If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to lli@base-one.com

Responsibilities:

• Developing and reviewing technical communications deliverables including engineering documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with engineering teams to obtain necessary input data.
• Preparing, reviewing, editing and maintaining program technical documents including software and system engineering documents, CONOPS, test reports, user documentation, implementation documentation, etc.
• Creating, reviewing, editing and maintaining technical drawings.

Required Skills:

• US. Citizenship.
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 5+ years of technical writing experience including developing communications deliverables such as engineering documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.
• Experience with creating and maintaining information system security documentation and SOPs.
• Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office including MS Word and PowerPoint.
• Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style.
• Ability to research and analyze complex technical material and break it down into concise, compelling copy that engages the reader.
• Ability to work under pressure with clients, program managers and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.
• Familiarity with a variety of internal and external communications vehicles, practices and technologies, including print, electronic, video and social media.

Desired Skills:

• Ability to capture meeting discussions at a rapid pace using either shorthand and/or typing fast.
• Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.
• Experience developing news articles, monthly newsletters, executive messages, advanced PowerPoint presentations and infographics.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language and subject matter.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.

Required Education (including Major) Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related, or 7+ years technical writing and editing experience with a High school diploma

Notes:

Position; On-Site work