About this role
Overview
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Program Mission Support, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.
Responsibilities
As a Technical Writer II with AMERICAN SYSTEMS you will have the opportunity to do the following:
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Work with the technical implementation teams to understand the product document requirements.
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Assist in the creation and submission of documentation required for compliance with our Quality Management System.
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Assist in establishing and continuously improving the standardization and simplification of technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines.
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Contribute to documentation development lifecycle improvements
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Convert legacy/previous formatting to latest formatting/style guidelines.
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Create documentation based on standardized templates.
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Analyze and edit content to maintain continuity of style and content.
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Assess the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended.
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Conduct document reviews and collect input from stakeholders.
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Create data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and similar technical illustrations.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
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Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required).
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At least 2 (two) years of experience in: Writing technical reports, analyzing technical literature, writing descriptive copy, and verifying documentation with appropriate sources.
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Ability to use various word-processing and desktop publishing software applications. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required. Familiarity with Arbortext Editor, Adobe CC, Adobe Acrobat, HTML, and XML.S1000D specification to produce technical publications preferred.
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Ability to work independently and collaboratively
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Active SECRET Clearance and US Citizenship
Pay Transparency Statement
AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $80,000.00/Yr. - USD $105,000/Yr. 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, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.
EEO Statement
EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status