Brief Description of Duties:

The candidate shall provide Technical Writing support related to various projects across the Product Office related to Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR), Information Technology/Cybersecurity, network assessments and interoperability of these technologies at locations designated by the Government. Responsibilities include independently creating, assimilating, and conveying technical materials in a concise and effective manner for Government review. The candidate shall ensure that the purpose, context, and document design meets the applicable standards and formatting conventions of Department of Defense (DoD), Army Regulations and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The candidate shall possess excellent technical writing skills and ability to conduct peer review of technical documents (task specific deliverables) for grammar, content and writing style and be able to comply with short suspense's and be able to handle sensitive and complex issues with discretion and good judgment. 

This task may require travel with the Continental United States and Overseas.

Technical Writer tasks include:

• Technical Writing of the full range of activities
• Providing assistance and task specific deliverables to manage the daily operations and assist in strategic planning. Technical Writing of areas include, but not limited to:
  • Develop, coordinate and maintain documentation to include actions required for each case for Government review.
  • Plan, develop, organize, write and edit operational procedures and manuals
  • Assist in the preparation of comprehensive plans, programs, special reports, briefings, analysis and plans
  • Assist in the development, revision, coordination and staffing of documents
  • Turn intricate, jargonistic technical documentation into comprehensible prose for product/service manuals and guides
  • Supporting customs clearance documentation for equipment being shipped to foreign customers
  • Establishing and sustaining required information repositories for historical reference
  • Manage updates and revision to technical literature
  • Produce electronic documentation in addition to hard copy manuals
  • Assist in all phases of the acquisition life cycle for client requirements from the pre-Letter of Request (LOR) to Letter of Offer and Acceptance (LOA) (e.g. pre LOR-LOR-LOA-LOA execution- LOA closure) and other activities related to development, implementation, execution, and closure.
  • Update and provide Technical Writer input, supporting documentation and task specific deliverables to assist the Government in making decisions regarding supportability, life cycle costs, performance, and schedule. In addition, engage with and assist the Foreign Government representatives to ensure that all terms and conditions are complete, accurate and acceptable to both Governments (US and Foreign Government).
  • Assist in the preparation and revision of acquisition documents in accordance with Federal, Department of Defense, Department of Army and Office of Management and Budget guidance and requirements.

Describe number of years and type of experience required to perform the job; essential knowledge/skills/abilities:

• Proven experience working in a technical writing position
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to write in explanatory and procedural styles for multiple audiences
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong attention to detail
• Skilled at prioritization and multi-tasking 
• Degree Required: Bachelor's degree
• Discipline: Related

Zantech provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.