Technical Writer II

AMERICAN SYSTEMS

. Work with technical implementation teams to understand product document requirements .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $80,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in technical writing and documentation processes, with a strong focus on compliance with Quality Management Systems and the ability to create and edit technical documents using various software tools. Proficient in analyzing audience needs and improving documentation lifecycle processes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Technical WritingQuality Management System ComplianceMicrosoft Office Suite ProficiencyDocument Review and Stakeholder InputActive SECRET Clearance

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Hard Skills

Technical Report WritingContent AnalysisData Flow DiagramsComponent DiagramsHTMLXMLS1000D SpecificationDesktop PublishingDocumentation Development LifecycleLegacy Formatting Conversion

Soft Skills

Independent WorkCollaborative Work

Tools & Technologies

Arbortext EditorAdobe CCAdobe Acrobat

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsSECRET Clearance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with technical implementation teams to understand product document requirements
Assist in creating and submitting documentation required for compliance with the Quality Management System
Establish and continuously improve standardized technical writing processes, procedures, and style guidelines
Contribute to documentation development lifecycle improvements
Convert legacy formatting to current formatting and style guidelines
Create documentation using standardized templates
Analyze and edit content to maintain continuity of style and content
Assess audience needs for technical and procedural documentation
Conduct document reviews and collect stakeholder input
Create data flow diagrams, component diagrams, and similar technical illustrations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems
Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance (US citizenship required)
At least 2 years of experience writing technical reports, analyzing technical literature, writing descriptive copy, and verifying documentation with appropriate sources
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, XML, and S1000D specification preferred
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Active SECRET Clearance and US Citizenship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare benefits
Paid leave
Retirement plans
Insurance programs
Education and training assistance
Employee-owned company