Technical Writer

Abacus Technology is seeking a Technical Writer to provide documentation support to technical tasks and acquisition activities for the Command, Control, Communication, Intelligence and Networks (C3I&N) Directorate at Lackland AFB. This is a full-time position.

Apply writing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences.
• Develop specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and test requirements of equipment and systems.
• Develop training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems.
• Report research findings and agency decisions.
• Articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected.
• Ensure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.
• Utilize desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.
• Manage individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel.
• Conduct final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
• Prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts, and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments.
• Prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems.
• Specific writing tasks include:
• Obtain, analyze, and select the pertinent information.
• Determine the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience.
• Write the material.
• Consult on or select illustrative material.
• Prepare the material for publication.
• Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.
• Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts.
• Ensure document contents follow required formats.
• Write clear and concise policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents.
• Create table of contents and cite sources.
• Submit copies to managers for feedback.
• Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations.
• Provide updates and different editions as necessary.

3+ years experience in technical writing including at least 3 years in a DoD environment. Bachelor's degree in a related field. Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirements. Technical writing experience within the Department of Defense relative to the C3I&N systems environment. Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar. Strong attention to detail. Able to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds. Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task. Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills. Able to work independently and with a team. Experience in MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint required; experience in MS Project and MS Access preferred. Able to write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications. Experience meeting with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications. Able to prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts. Experience ensuring document contents follow required formats and are wording is consistent across multiple documents. Must be a US citizen and hold a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access (TS/SCI).

Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled