Job Title: Technical Writer
Posted by: SimIS Inc. on Oct 18, 2021
Location:
Portsmouth , VAJob Description:
Job Summary: Drafts clear and coherent technical concepts (jargon) or solutions into an easy to read comprehensive, compliant, and compelling documents. Researches the technical requirements, gathers and organizes information from multiple sources and interprets the technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers. Presents technical information in an organized manner for both external and internal audiences. Responsible for creating the content for White Papers, SBIR responses, Request for Information (RFI), Sources Sought (SS) and Request for Proposal (RFP) responses for both the Federal and State agencies, including Department of Defense (DOD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) solicitations/requirements.
Knowledge In:
DoD writing styles as contained in DoD Manual 5110.04-M, Volume 1,
DoD Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management and DoD 5110.04-M, Volume
DoD Manual for Written Material: Examples and Reference Material
Chicago Manual of Style
Copy editing experience and recognizing grammatical and formatting errors in client document deliverables
Skilled At:
Impeccable professional writing and editing skills
Analyzes a Statement of Work/PWS and writes to technical topics after meeting with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure that specialized topics are appropriately addressed and discussed
Is familiar with and complies with government style guides, RFP section(s) L and M and ensures all documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
Communicates technical topics to non-technical audiences/customers
Researches and builds knowledge about products, services, technology, or documents concepts
Determines the clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension and writes and edits technical information accordingly.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree preferably in English or Journalism (will accept Associates degree, certifications, or additional years’ experience on a case by case basis dependent on experience)
Years of Experience Required: 5+ years of Experience in technical and proposal writing for the DoD and DHS.
Desired or In lieu of: BA or BS preferred
Security Clearance: Minimum DoD Secret Clearance or DHS BI
Travel: 10% or less on an “as needed basis”
Certifications Required: N/A
SimIS Offers:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term Disability (SimIS provides Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to you)
LTD
Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Holidays each year
SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
To apply, visit https://www.simisinc.com/current-job-openings, click "+View details" for the position, then scroll through the description and click the "Apply Now" button.
Knowledge In:
DoD writing styles as contained in DoD Manual 5110.04-M, Volume 1,
DoD Manual for Written Material: Correspondence Management and DoD 5110.04-M, Volume
DoD Manual for Written Material: Examples and Reference Material
Chicago Manual of Style
Copy editing experience and recognizing grammatical and formatting errors in client document deliverables
Skilled At:
Impeccable professional writing and editing skills
Analyzes a Statement of Work/PWS and writes to technical topics after meeting with subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure that specialized topics are appropriately addressed and discussed
Is familiar with and complies with government style guides, RFP section(s) L and M and ensures all documents meet editorial and government specifications and adhere to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style.
Communicates technical topics to non-technical audiences/customers
Researches and builds knowledge about products, services, technology, or documents concepts
Determines the clearest and most logical way to present information and instructions for greatest reader comprehension and writes and edits technical information accordingly.
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree preferably in English or Journalism (will accept Associates degree, certifications, or additional years’ experience on a case by case basis dependent on experience)
Years of Experience Required: 5+ years of Experience in technical and proposal writing for the DoD and DHS.
Desired or In lieu of: BA or BS preferred
Security Clearance: Minimum DoD Secret Clearance or DHS BI
Travel: 10% or less on an “as needed basis”
Certifications Required: N/A
SimIS Offers:
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term Disability (SimIS provides Short-Term Disability benefits at no cost to you)
LTD
Life Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Tuition Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Holidays each year
SimIS, Inc. is an AA / EOE / M / F / Disability / VET / Drug Free Employer
To apply, visit https://www.simisinc.com/current-job-openings, click "+View details" for the position, then scroll through the description and click the "Apply Now" button.
Education Level:
Associates degree
Pay Rate:
Commensurate with experience
HR. Website URL:
https://www.simisinc.com/careers
Security Clearance:
Secret
Travel Requirements:
Light
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About SimIS Inc.
ABOUT SIMIS INC. Founded in 2007, SimIS Inc. is an innovative information technology solution Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that models future environments, requirements and capabilities, and then secures the enterprise from internal and external threats compliant with Federal, State, and industry standard governance to ensure client mission success.
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