Technical Writer

8 months ago
Employment Information
Technical Writer

Job Category: Engineering and Technical Support

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Local

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The Enterprise Communications Services 3 (ECS3) program supports our intel customer across its many operating locations. Our focus includes the design, transition, operations, and continual service improvement to include tech modernization, tech refresh, activities associated with DIA local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WAN) and unified communication (UC) services.

In this role, the Technical Writer will be responsible for:

  • Creating and writing various types of user documentation, including how-to guides, references, manuals, cheat sheets, or instructions

  • Supports the engineering team with documentation for system components and engineering artifacts

  • Explaining scientific and technical ideas in simple language

  • Working with customers to translate their functional requirements into detailed technical specifications.

  • Writing and editing technical documentation for all of the project’s hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation

  • Creating code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources

  • Distill complex information into clear, concise text

  • Apply writing and grammar skills and delivers accurate documentation with under tight deadlines

  • Experience designing and developing developer-oriented documentation and collaborating/working directly with developer teams

  • Use documentation tools to develop templates and create output in various mediums

  • Knowledge and understanding of SDLC, IC ITE, Risk Management Framework (RMF) and PWS terminology

  • Established and productive individual contributor

  • Problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation for deviation from standard procedures

  • Communicates information that requires explanation or interpretation

  • Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation

  • Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources

  • Established and productive individual contributor

  • Problems faced are difficult to moderately complex

  • May influence others technical staff through explanation of facts, policies and practices

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI security clearance with the ability to obtain a poly

  • Bachelor’s Degree in applicable field and 7+ years of direct experience (Associate’s Degree may be substituted along with 2+ additional years of direct experience)

What We Can Offer You:

  • We’ve been named a Best Place to Work by the Washington Post.

  • Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives.

  • We offer competitive benefits and learning and development opportunities.

  • We are mission-oriented and ever vigilant in aligning our solutions with the nation’s highest priorities.

  • For over 60 years, the principles of CACI’s unique, character-based culture have been the driving force behind our success.


Company Overview:

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here

Since this position can be worked in more than one location, the range shown is the national average for the position.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$67,100-$141,000

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