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Peterson Technologies

Builds data systems for intelligence agencies

Technical Writer

Technical WritingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAnnapolis Junction, MD, USA$150k - $180kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Eight years of experience as a technical writer on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required; a master's degree may substitute for two years of experience, reducing the experience requirement to six years, and four additional years of technical-writing experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
  • Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

  • Write technical copy for various types of documents for a program or project of similar complexity under general direction.
  • Apply technical-writing concepts using engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
  • Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation used by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
  • Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings and operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer-related information.
  • Research highly technical subject matter, organize information from multiple sources, and express technical information in writing that is comprehensible to a wide audience.
  • Produce technical documentation for cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies.
  • Apply NSA DS-89 technical manual standards to work products.
  • Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides, manuals, and technical publications.
  • Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences.
  • Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials.
  • Coordinate document layout and design.
  • Work on all phases of documentation.
  • Gather technical information and prepare written text.
  • Maintain a current internal documentation library as needed.
  • Use word-processing and presentation tools such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Visio.

About the Company

Peterson Technologies

Builds data systems for intelligence agencies

Peterson Technologies builds custom software and information systems for intelligence agencies that need to turn large volumes of data into usable information. Its engineers design, integrate and deploy systems around each customer's mission, then maintain the software and infrastructure through ongoing support. The firm also develops analytical tools for finding patterns in structured and unstructured data, with decision support that includes language processing, speech translation and image recognition. Customers hire the firm for engineering projects and continuing technical support across the systems lifecycle. Founded in 2001, Peterson Technologies is headquartered in Elkridge, Maryland.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Elkridge, MD
Founded
2001

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