What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer I position at ClearEdge?
Join ClearEdge and be a part of a dynamic team that solves some of the DoD’s most complex technical challenges. Every day, ClearEdge empowers our customers in government and industry with innovative, data-driven solutions.
Check out our extremely competitive benefits package at www.clearedgeit.com/careers/, which includes a $10k annual training/education benefit, 10% 401k contribution fully vested on day one, annual health and technology allowance, and access to a state-of-the-art technology lab. We also offer monthly TechConnect and DeepDive collaboration sessions with our entire technical staff.
Your Mission
As a Technical Writer I, you will support the creation, review, and maintenance of technical documentation for software and systems engineering projects. You’ll transform complex technical information into clear, accurate, and user-friendly materials that support operations, testing, and end-user understanding.
You Will Excel In This Role If You Are:- Detail-oriented with strong written communication skills
- Skilled at working with developers and engineers to translate technical details into understandable documentation
- Proficient with documentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio
- Comfortable coordinating layout, design, and publication of technical materials
- Assisting in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications
- Writing technical content for hardware and software installation, configuration, and use
- Gathering technical information and preparing written text from engineering teams and project resources
- Creating and maintaining internal documentation libraries
- Formatting and reviewing technical publications for clarity and consistency
- Supporting all phases of documentation for a program or project
- TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance
- Two (2) years of experience as a Technical Writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity
- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university; an additional 2 years of experience may substitute for an Associate's degree
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation tools
- Experience developing documentation for software or system engineering projects
- Familiarity with government or DoD documentation standards
About us:
We are an experienced advanced analytic development company providing Cyber solutions to current and emerging missions.
Our Core Values of Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Fairness, Respect, Responsibility, and Accountability drive our mission and vision and are the heart of what we do each day. We combine our Core Values with the three key elements of people, technology, and integrity to repeatedly deliver stellar results within our primary competencies.
ClearEdge is also pleased to share that we have recently expanded our prime and subcontract presence into new cyber markets!
If this position does not fit your skillset, please visit our Careers page to explore our current openings, or contact a ClearEdge recruiter at careers@clearedgeit.com. ClearEdge is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $10,000
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