Technical Writer with Security Clearance

APEX Systems is seeking Technical Writers to join our high-performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems. If you are interested in learning more, apply TODAY. Shift: Hours may vary between 35 - 45 hours per week.
Location: Onsite in Elkridge, MD.
Compensation: $30-37/hr, based on relevant experience
Duration: 6+ month contract with the potential to extend/convert full-time
Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance Responsibilities:
- Write, rewrite, and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate technical information and instructions clearly and effectively to a wide range of audiences.
- Oversee the preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
- Conduct quality reviews of materials.
- Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
- Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors to develop and deliver sensor/system technical manuals to varying levels of detail and delivery formats.
- Perform Desktop Publishing tasks for program/project reports, whitepapers, articles, and other documents.
- Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, etc., to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications:
- Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field, or military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks, and information technology-based sensors/systems.
- Expert knowledge of MS Office Products.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience with structured authoring applications, such as MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
- Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Self-starter and engaged team member. Preferred Qualifications:
-Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience.
- Knowledge of standard content management strategies.
- Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100).
- Knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000, and DITA - for structured content. EEO Employer
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