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Technical Writer

Cornerstone Defense

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Top Secret/SCI
$150,000 - $170,000
Polygraph
IT - Tech Writing
Annapolis, MD (On-Site/Office)

Title: Technical Writer
Location: Annapolis Junction, MD
Compensation Range: $150 - $170K
*Clearance: *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph needed to apply *

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense is the Employer of Choice within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space communities of the U.S. Government. Realizing early on that our most prized assets are our employees, we continually focus our attention on improving the overall work/life experience they have supporting the mission. Our Team is pushed every day to use their industry leading knowledge to provide end-to-end solutions to combat our nation's toughest and most secure problems. If you are looking for a place to not only be professionally challenged, but encouraged and supported by a company that cares, don't look any further than Cornerstone Defense.

Benefits Overview:
Cornerstone Defense offers a very comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental and Vision Plans * Generous PTO Policy * 401(k) * HSA and FSA options * Life and Disability Insurance * Tuition Reimbursement and Training * Perks at Work Discount Program * Referral Program * Leads Generation Program * CollegeAmerica 529 * Fitness Reimbursement Program * Travel Assistance * Norton Lifelock Benefit Solutions * Life Planning Financial & Legal Services *

Position Description:
The Technical Writer shall be responsible for creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation for the HPC organization's software products, services, and processes. This role requires strong writing skills, a solid understanding of technical concepts, and the ability to translate complex information into user-friendly content.

Qualifications:
Six (6) years' experience as a TW in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Four (4) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.

Position Required Skills:
  • Familiar with the Linux CLI including understanding of terminology used to provide related documentation
  • Experience using technical writing tools such as MS Office Tool Suite, MadCap Flare, and Adobe FrameMaker
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
  • Experience implementing complex documentation practices within a software development environment
  • Experience using Markup languages including HTML, XML, and Markdown
  • Experience creating technical documentation for a wide audience
  • Experience using the Atlassian Tool Suite (JIRA, Confluence)
  • Experience with Git Source Control System

Position Desired Skills:
  • Familiar with Agile software development methodologies
  • Knowledge of the software development lifecycle
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Job Category
IT - Tech Writing
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI