Technical Writer & Editor Level 3

Company: Caribou Thunder
Location: Arlington
Posted on: May 11, 2022

Job Description:

Technical Writer & Editor Level 3RE2660=1Location: Arlington, VASchedule: Full TimeShift: 1st
OVERVIEWCaribou Thunder, LLC is a Woman Owned, HUBZone Certified, Native American Owned, SBA and SDB Certified global engineering services company, incorporated in 2006. Caribou Thunder is a Global Service Provider supporting a wide variety of DoD, Space, and Intelligence programs with consistent growth since inception to over 100 associates and $10M in annual sales with solid performance in 35 states across the U.S. and 22 countries around the world.Caribou Thunder is seeking a Technical Writer to support a critical customer mission with a large DoD contractor. This meaningful work will support the mission to sustain and enhance the Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Communications Integration Center and related facilities.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop and review technical communications deliverables including engineering documentation, operational procedures, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes, coordinating with engineering teams to obtain necessary input data.Prepare, review, edit and maintain program technical documents including software and system engineering documents, CONOPS, test reports, user documentation, implementation documentation, etc.Create, review, edit and maintain technical drawings.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONSExperience with creating and maintaining information system security documentation and SOPs.Excellent hands-on experience with Microsoft Office including MS Word and PowerPoint.Fluid technical writing and editing skills, including the use of AP Style.Ability to research and analyze complex technical material and break it down into concise, compelling copy that engages the reader.Ability to work under pressure with clients, program managers and subject matter experts in a fast-paced cybersecurity environment.Familiarity with a variety of internal and external communications vehicles, practices and technologies, including print, electronic, video and social media.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAbility to capture meeting discussions at a rapid pace using either shorthand and/or typing fast.Experience with creating technical briefings including executive leadership briefings.Experience developing news articles, monthly newsletters, executive messages, advanced PowerPoint presentations and infographics.Familiarity with cybersecurity communications language and subject matter.Experience with Agile development methodologies.
CLEARANCEMust have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTSBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in English, Business or related plus 5 years of technical writing experience including developing communications deliverables such as engineering documentation, plans, action reports, and meeting minutes for internal and external audiences.OR HS Diploma plus 7 years technical writing and editing experience.
ABOUT CARIBOU THUNDERCaribou Thunder, LLC is an established Defense contractor with nearly 20 years of experience delivering engineering services worldwide. We offer industry leading salaries, flexible work life balance, full range of benefits (career development and mentoring, PTO, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k match). Caribou Thunder, LLC offers meaningful career opportunities within a true team-based environment, where every employee matters, contributing to a higher goal supporting National Security programs. Caribou Thunder, LLC is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. United States citizenship is a requirement for all positions.
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