TECHNICAL WRITER
Job Description:
Crescent Systems Inc. (CSI) is looking for an experienced Technical Writer to plan, develop and maintain detailed databases of technical and reference materials, including design specifications, test documentation, procedure manuals, user manuals and application help files. The CSI Technical Writer will work with development and support leads to determine the best solution for data compilation and centralized storage, identify documentation repositories, revise and edit current documentation and develop and publish documentation for new systems.
Responsibilities:
Write and edit operational procedures and manuals
Manage updates and revisions to technical documents
Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
Develop and maintain organizational documentation standards
Develop and maintain document templates that uphold organizational standards
Develop and maintain documentation repositories
Develop and maintain detailed databases of appropriate reference materials
Develop and maintain a comprehensive library of technical terminology
Minimum Qualifications:
BS in a relevant technical field
Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience writing and maintaining technical data for both hardware and software systems
Firm understanding of the systems development life cycle (SDLC)
Possess a strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Able to collaborate in a team environment, prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result, prioritize multiple responsibilities and/or accomplishing them simultaneously, and comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
Must be a U.S. citizen and a DoD Secret security clearance is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Working experience following data item descriptions (DIDs) and contract data requirements lists (CDRLs)
Working experience with JAMA Requirements Management Software
Current Secret or Top-Secret Security Clearance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $75,000.00 Annually