Technical Writer, Senior

Technical Writer, Senior

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking an experienced, senior-level Technical Writer to support U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) in Doral, Florida. This position is contingent upon award of the USSOUTHCOM Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES). The Senior Technical Writer will serve as the primary knowledge manager for the project.

Responsibilities:

• Work with customer, developers, and systems engineers to translate scientific and technical ideas in simple language specifications

• Responsible for supporting the developers and systems engineers with documentation (including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions) for system components and engineering artifacts

• Process Owner for all technical documentation on the project

• Writes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation

• Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources

• Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing and user documentation

• Experience designing and developing developer-oriented documentation and collaborating/working directly with developer teams

• Use documentation tools to develop templates and create output in various mediums

• Gather requirements, facilitate meetings, and conduct documentation reviews

• Translate business strategies, customer expectations, and requirements into detailed narratives, specifications, flowcharts, and process flows

• Work with developers and systems engineers to test applications and processes to gather content and confirm documentation accuracy

• Prepare written content and diagrams to articulate technical information for delivery to various US government and mission partners

• Participate in Standards Development for documentation to support the drafting of deliverables, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Lexicon or other artifacts as needed
• Clearly and concisely take complex technical information and translate into written products/deliverables

• Submit effective and concise communications regarding issues, risks, objectives , and initiatives

• Possess and apply expertise to handle and deliver on multiple complex work assignments

• Contribute to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable

Qualifications:
Required:

• US citizen with active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of experience; or an Associate's degree plus 7 years of experience; or major IT certification plus 7 years of experience and at least five years in a technical or lead writing role
• Clearly and concisely take complex technical information and translate into written products/deliverables
• Must be able to work independently with the ability to employ innovative ideas to accomplish tasks
• Demonstrated excellent writing and grammar skills
• Proven experience working with developers and designing and delivering developer-oriented documentation
• Experience writing and editing technical reports and technical documentation using word processing systems (Word), desktop publishing (Publisher), presentation systems (PowerPoint), Adobe Systems, and spreadsheet systems (Excel)

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here .

The proposed salary range for this position is:
$61,600-$129,300

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.