Sr Technical Writer- Secret Clearance

This position requires an active Secret clearance (active Secret preferred). Candidates who do not hold this clearance are not eligible for hire. Solidus is hiring a Technical Writer for an on-site role based at Langley AFB, VA.In this role you will apply your advanced writing skills and subject-matter knowledge to clearly communicate complex scientific and technical information to a range of audiences. You will develop, edit, and manage a variety of documents including manuals, specifications, reports, and policies, ensuring accuracy, clarity, consistency, and alignment with agency standards. Using tools such as desktop publishing software, you may also oversee the full publication process from content development to final distribution.Day In The LifeObtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent informationDetermining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrativeDetermining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audienceWriting the materialConsulting on or selecting illustrative materialPreparing the material for publicationWrite technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specificationsMeet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specificationsStudy drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samplesCreate user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manualsPrepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough draftsEnsure document contents follow required formatsWrite clear and concise policies and proceduresEnsure consistency of wording among multiple documentsCreate a table of contents and cite sourcesSubmit copies to managers for feedbackMaintain an electronic library of all signed documents and final presentationsProvide updates and different editions as necessaryRequired Qualifications & ExperienceUS Citizen and must hold at least an active Secret clearance and be willing and able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance if required in the future.Undergo a comprehensive background investigation8+ years' experience. A degree is preferred.8+ years technical writing experience within the Department of Defense relative to information and/or business systems environmentExcellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammarStrong attention to detailAbility to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgroundsStrong organizational skills and ability to multitaskStrong technical, analytical and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and with a teamExperience in MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint required; experience in MS Project and MS AccessCultural fit amongst a collaborative team environmentBenefit selection, customer contractual specifications, relevant work experience, skills, competencies, certifications, and clearance status will influence the final salary.What We Will BringSolidus offers you an exciting opportunity to tackle the nation's greatest challenges applying innovation and expertise to produce cutting-edge results that have a long-lasting impact. We offer outstanding benefits, generous PTO and much more! Apply today to learn why Solidus has a 4.9/5 Star rating on Glassdoor!Req ID: 5302Solidus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities regarding all terms and conditions of employment to all employees and qualified applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. The Company will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.Click to review - Federal Job Notices for Job Applicants Please Note: Solidus does not accept applications from agencies, 3rd party vendors, or applications with incomplete information.