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Washington, DC (On-Site/Office)
Job Description
ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work in our Washington, DC office . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
ECS is seeking an experienced Technical Writer with at least 2 years of experience to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)'s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) program in Washington, DC. NBIS is the federal government's comprehensive IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting, including initiation, application, background investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. This contract role supports NBIS modernization through a Secure Cloud Landing Zone and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) capabilities. The position requires independent and team-based work across program and systems management levels, with occasional travel for program meetings and document reviews.
Responsibilities
Salary: $82,000 - $92,000
Required Skills
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to work in our Washington, DC office . Please Note: This position is contingent upon contract award.
ECS is seeking an experienced Technical Writer with at least 2 years of experience to support the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA)'s National Background Investigation Services (NBIS) program in Washington, DC. NBIS is the federal government's comprehensive IT system for end-to-end personnel vetting, including initiation, application, background investigation, adjudication, and continuous vetting. This contract role supports NBIS modernization through a Secure Cloud Landing Zone and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) capabilities. The position requires independent and team-based work across program and systems management levels, with occasional travel for program meetings and document reviews.
Responsibilities
- Manage multiple tasks, priorities, and technical inputs with minimal supervision.
- Track and adapt to rapidly changing schedules and priorities.
- Draft, edit, and finalize complex technical documentation, including Technical Manuals, Instructions, and Modification Instructions.
- Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure accuracy and clarity in documentation.
- Assist technical team members with writing tasks and troubleshoot Microsoft Word and PowerPoint issues.
- Adhere to established processes, writing/style conventions, and configuration management for program documentation.
Salary: $82,000 - $92,000
Required Skills
- Minimum 2 years of technical writing experience.
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.
- Expertise in technical writing standards and documentation processes.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- Clearance: Must have an active or interim Secret security clearance.
- Citizenship: U.S. citizenship is required, per DoD regulations.
- Experience with DoD documentation standards or NBIS program.
- Proficiency in configuration management tools (e.g., Git, SharePoint).
- Understanding of systems engineering, IT concepts, or DevSecOps principles.
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or other PDF editing tools.
- Experience with XML-based documentation or DITA.
- Ability to interpret and create technical diagrams or schematics.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local jurisdiction law.
ECS is a leading mid-sized provider of technology services to the United States Federal Government. We are focused on people, values and purpose. Every day, our 3800+ employees focus on providing their technical talent to support the Federal Agencies and Departments of the US Government to serve, protect and defend the American People.
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