Technical Writer

Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement?

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America's warfighters, is looking for Technical Writer in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position.

The Technical Writer supports our Department of Defense (DoD) client by developing and maintaining test documentation (plans, procedures, and reports), operations and maintenance manuals and technical publications, both preparing written text and coordinating layout and manual organization. You will research available engineering/development information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications to write specified copy for analytical, interpretative, documentary or promotional literature. You may also interview engineers, software developers and other technical personnel.

The ideal candidate for this position will have proven technical writing experience in a technology-driven program or project supporting the US Navy. If you have exceptional writing and editing skills, a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, we would like to talk to you about joining our growing team.

You Will:

• Draft, revise, and finalize technical documentation including user guides, technical manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and engineering reports.
• Edit and format content to ensure consistency, accuracy, and compliance with standards such as MIL-STD-961 and applicable style guides.
• Assist in developing document templates, glossaries, and content libraries to streamline document generation.
• Collaborate with SMEs to clarify technical concepts and ensure content aligns with system specifications and program requirements.
• Ensure compliance with Section 508 accessibility and classification handling standards.
• Maintain document version control, track review cycles, and ensure timely delivery of contract deliverables (e.g., CDRLs).
• Research, develop and write content for printed manuals, documentation and supporting materials for software, hardware, technical procedures and computer related services.
• Prepare and maintain documentation relating to systems, programming, and operations following Government policy/instructions/standards for technical publications.
• Review and validate project specific technical documentation.
• Obtain and track official document ID numbers and upload products to government sites.
• Update specific technical documentation to adhere to government standards.
• Perform Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) on Technical Documentation.
• Develop SOVTs for System Level, Platform Level and Integrated Intermediate-Level (I-Level) standardized formats.
• Provide reports of documentation progress, status, and issues.
• May assist testing lead with development of software test plans, procedures, and reports, including researching software change logs and developing test procedures to validate functionality.

You Have:

• US Citizenship
• Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Level Security Clearance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and document formatting tools.
• Familiarity with DoD documentation types and lifecycle processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to translate technical material into clear, structured documentation.
• Experience in a technical role is a plus
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Experience with MDTST and SOVT
• Strong documentation and oral communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of employees, management and organizations
• Possession of strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, self-govern and balance multiple goals and priorities
• Experience using Extensible Markup Language (XML) formats using prescribed Document Type Definitions (DTDs) or schemas.
• Experience using Adobe FrameMaker.
• Experience with Navy or DoD documents, processes, procedures, and/or terminology.
• Working experience and knowledge of any of the following documentation is considered a plus: SOVT, SOP, SOM, IETM, Technical Manual, PITCO, SDD, Test Plans, Load Plans, BESEP
• Strong analytical skills
• High attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and the initiative to complete tasking without direction
• Excellent prioritization and coordination skills with the ability to work multiple deadlines under pressure
• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality
• The capability to adhere to exact standards, processes, and procedures
• The ability to work with others in a highly collaborative environment

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:

"Atlas Tech has the culture, trust, and fairness that you expect of the best of communities. I feel lucky to be part of their amazing journey of growth as a standout organization." - Syed

"You are not just a number here at Atlas. I have been with Atlas for over 13 years now I can say that Atlas displays a genuine interest in its employees. This is evidenced in its commitment to mentoring every employee and providing educational paths for each employee's personal and professional growth within the company." - Ian

Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.

Accessibility & Accommodations
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