Hybrid Technical Writer

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads technical data for use in documents, manuals, and procedures
• Prepares, reviews, revises, and maintains all program technical documents including system design, system integration, system operations, testing, and user documentation
• Consults with engineers, software developers, and subject matter experts in order to develop various documents, white papers, and point papers
• Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style
• Establishes style guidelines and standards for program texts and illustrations
• Reviews documentation prior to delivery to the customer and correcting for grammar, style, formatting, graphics, accuracy, and overall quality
• Supports white papers, proposal development, or other technical papers as needed
• Supports training documentation development to include slide presentations, user guides, and IETMs
• Other duties as required
• Hybrid / telework schedule - 3 days onsite & 2 days remote
  
  

Minimum Skills & Requirements

• Active Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in English or related technical discipline
• Two (2) years of experience as a Technical Writer
• Proficiency in editing and formatting documents in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Application of craft, vocational or administrative skills, and methods taught in specialized training and/or learned through formal apprenticeships
• Intermediate level of proficiency to work on assignments of standard difficulty
• Ability to manage time and project tasks effectively to meet deadlines, communicating about project status along the way
• An eye for detail, with keen observation skills and a commitment to carefully checking over the work of self and others to deliver documents of consistent quality, with very minimal errors
  
  

Desired Skills & Requirements

• Initiative and assertive to start a document from scratch, gathering the content, style/format guidelines, people, and resources necessary to complete the document with excellence
• People skills to develop a good working relationship with the customer, listening attentively to their feedback and concerns so their often changing desires and needs can be addressed in future documents
• Experience using automated deliverable tracking and submission tools
  
  

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

Scientific Research Corporation offers a competitive salary, an extensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages excellence. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

We strongly believe in the abundance of differences among individuals. We value different points of view and appreciate diverse perspectives. We truly believe this is what makes our organization inclusive and more responsive to the needs of our diverse customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Scientific Research Corporation is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Scientific Research Corporation endeavors to make www.scires.com accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact srchr@scires.com for assistance. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

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