Technical Writer

Technical Writer

DAS Services is seeking an experienced Technical Writer to join our team.

Responsibilities

• The Technical Writer works with Engineers, Analysts, and SMEs to collect and organize information required for preparation of a broad range of technical reports, correspondence, and presentations.
• Edits and proofreads technical information for use in documents and briefings.
• Ensures technical reports, correspondence, and briefings use clear, concise, and well-organized language in accordance with DoD guidelines.
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of message; explain scientific and technical ideas in simple language.
• Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and technical specifications; edit articles for industry publication; and format documentation to ensure consistency within the program office.
• On a daily basis the technical writer will assist in the development of briefings, papers, schedules, etc. to provide the government customer a detailed understanding of status, plans and technical approaches to various systems.
• The technical writer will interface directly with the government and contractor team engineers and management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Active Secret Clearance
• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of related experience, preferably in the DoD or Defense industry
• The Technical Writer must have extensive experience with Army correspondence (AR 25-50) Preparing and Managing Correspondence) and technical writing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Very strong / above average / attention to detail
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word, Powerpoint and Outlook

Desired Skills

• Ability to develop final presentations, report graphics, and animations or video
• Experience with joint staff, joint programs, and interfacing with DoD leadership
• Experience supporting engineering programs and Technical Program Managers

About DAS: Defense Acquisition Support Services is a Women Owned Small Business focused on hiring the very best people in Defense Contracting. As a Systems Engineering and Technical Assistance (SETA) focused organization, we partner with the government to help them achieve Mission Success. Established in 2007, we have remained "People Focused" and understand the secret to organizational success is the team. Our "People Focused" approach enables us to hire, retain, and help our teammates succeed and assist them by providing the very best possible support available to our government customers.

The DAS Culture: We are "People Focused." Each team member gets an employee concierge who is charged with helping ensure personal and professional success for our people. We care and try to help people find the right fit so they can find happiness, development, and a rewarding career. We succeed by helping you succeed.

DAS Benefits: We provide real benefits for our team that includes:

• Free Health Care from Aetna
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employer Paid Group Life
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Professional Development Training