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Technical Writer

DCCA is a veteran-owned high-technology company specializing in providing information technology services to a variety of government agencies and commercial enterprises since 1982.  DCCA is proud to offer a strong, competitive compensation and benefits package.  Visit our website at: www.dcca.com.

 

Technical Writer

Candidates MUST have the ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance to be considered

 

K ey Tasks (Major duties and responsibilities of the position )

  • Research, write, edit, and proofread technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications.
  • Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
  • Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations
  • Interacts with subject matter experts to extract technical information, which becomes the content for documents.
  • Uses government templates as the formatting standards for most documents.

 

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint
  • 4-6 years of technical writing and copy-editing experience are required
  • Knowledge of 508 compliance standards for documents
  • Working knowledge of RoboHelp and Adobe Acrobat Professional
  • Familiarity with Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) standards and required documentation for CMMI
  • Exceptionally strong communication skills, verbal and written. Includes the ability to effectively communicate complex information to audiences with varying technical and system background

 

Desired Skills:

  • CMS experience
  • Familiarity with Agile development and Scrum methodology
  • Familiarity with CMS Security related documentation
  • Familiarity with CMS FISMA Controls Tracking System (CFACTS)

 

Required Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in an applicable technical field or equivalent filed
  • Four to Six years of technical writing and copy-editing experience are required.

 

DCCA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability st

Company Name:
Security Clearance:
Public Trust
Location:
Columbia, Maryland
Country:
United States
Salary:
Not Specified
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