Technical Writer Job ID 211184- Location Elkridge, MD.

Description:
We have an Excellent Contract position for a Technical Writer to join a leading Company in Elkridge, MD.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the link below to schedule a call: https://calendly.com/gomez_mari/30min.

Pay Range: $28.58 - $42.87

**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must possess an Active Secret Security Clearance.**

We are seeking Technical Writers. The successful candidates will join our high-performing team in developing technical documentation for advanced military systems.

Responsibilities:
• Writes, rewrites, and/or edits technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts.
• Conducts quality review of materials.
• Publish materials in various formats, including page-based, electronic (basic and interactive), and 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, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military/civilian specifications and standards of technical writing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Hiring Criteria:
• 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 2 years of experience with structured authoring applications, such as: MadCap, FrameMaker, or Arbortext.
• Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance.

Desired Qualifications:
• Possess and maintain DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI).
• Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.
• Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Self-starter and engaged team member.
• Minimum 5 years of 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.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.
 
Job Number: 211184
Job Location: Elkridge, MD
Rate: $42.87
Per Diem: No
Overtime: Yes
Duration: 12+ Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Input Date: 05/23/2025
Last Updated: 05/29/2025
Firm Name: TAD PGS INC
Attention: Maria Gomez
Address: 12062 VALLEY VIEW ST STE 108
City, State: GARDEN GROVE, CA 92845
Phone: 657/250-1893
800 Phone: 800/261-3779
Email: maria.gomez@adeccona.com
Website: www.tadpgs.com
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