1718 - Senior Technical Writer

Sigma Defense is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Belcamp, MD. This is a contingent position that is pending award of contract. This means that the position is subject to the successful awarding of a contract and will be confirmed once the contract is finalized. The candidate selected for this role will be offered the position on the condition that the contract is awarded to our organization. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Sigma Defense Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Requirements 10+ years of experience as a technical writer within the DoW environment Must be a U.S. citizen Education Requirements Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Creative Writing or related field of study Bachelor's degree with 5 additional years of experience may be substituted for the Master's requirement Essential Job Duties (not all-inclusive) Organize material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Maintain records and files of work and revisions. Edit, standardize, and make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel. Confer with customer representatives, vendors, or subject matter experts to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication. Review published materials and recommend revisions or changes in scope, format, and content. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. Assist in laying out material for publication. Draw sketches to illustrate specified materials or assembly sequence Salary Range $85,000 - $105,000 annually. Benefits Dental and Vision Insurance Medical Insurance to Include HSA, FSA, and DFSA Plans Life and AD&D coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP) 401(k) Plan with Company Matching Contributions 160 Hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) 12 (Floating) Holidays Educational Assistance Highly Competitive Salary #J-18808-Ljbffr Sigma Defense Systems Inc