Technical Writer II - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

Are you an Information Technology professional with experience supporting the DOD?

Then we have a great opportunity for you to join our growing team as a Technical Writer II in Mclean, VA!

As a Technical Writer II, you will:

• Join a leading company with over 40 years in the industry.
• Join a team of dedicated professionals who care about the quality of our product.
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner
• has a meaningful stake in the future success and growth of the company.
• Receive a robust benefits package that includes ourEmployee Stock Ownership Plan!
• This position is a 100% on-site role.

As a Technical Writer, you will:

• Work with the technical implementation teams to understand the product document requirements.
• Create and edit high-quality technical documentation for mobile applications, including software and system architecture, design, and product requirements.
• Assist in the creation and submission of documentation required for compliance with our Quality Management System.
• Assist in establishing and continuously improving the standardization and simplification of technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines.
• Contribute to documentation development lifecycle improvements
• Convert legacy/previous formatting to latest formatting/style guidelines.
• Create documentation based on standardized templates.
• Analyze and edit content to maintain continuity of style and content.
• Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended
• Conduct document reviews and collect input from stakeholders
• Create data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and similar technical illustrations.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required).

At least 2 (two) years of experience in:

• Writing technical reports, analyzing technical literature, writing descriptive copy, and verifying documentation with appropriate sources.
• Ability to use various word-processing and desktop publishing software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite, ADOBE CC, HTML, and XML.
• S1000D specification for the production of technical publications.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100+ locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is $65,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.