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Senior Technical Writer

Markon · Annapolis Junction, MD
Full-timeGeneralSenior$145,000–$150,000/yr
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## Description PLEX Solutions, Part of Markon, is looking for a Sr. Technical Writer for our Annapolis Junction, MD Customer. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in creating technical documents and working in a fast-paced environment. ## Responsibilities - Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications - Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents - Gather technical information, prepares written text - Maintain a current internal documentation library - Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc. - Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications - Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials - Work on all phases of documentation - Understand basic concepts and write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity - Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences - Coordinate layout and design of documents - Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers - Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity - Apply concepts for technical writing based on 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 utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems - Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information ## Qualifications - Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph - Eight (8) years of demonstrated technical writing experience. - A Bachelor’s Degree with a technical discipline from an accredited college or university (OR) Four (4) additional years of experience is required. A Masters degree may be substituted for two (2) years of experience, reducing the requirement to six (6) years of experience. - **Preferred Qualifications:** - Experience with Jira is highly desired. ## Salary Range USD $145,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr.The Markon pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. ## Overview Eager to join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is nurtured, and your impact is profound? Look no further than Markon, a premier consulting firm deeply dedicated to advancing our nation's most critical missions. At Markon, we don't just offer jobs – we offer opportunities for personal and professional transformation. Empowering our employees to lead, innovate, and excel, we foster an environment where new ideas are not just welcomed but celebrated. As a perennial Washington Post Top Workplace, we prioritize the well-being and success of our team members, ensuring they can bring their best selves to work. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, Markon has garnered national recognition for our unwavering dedication to excellence in serving the intelligence community, as well as federal civilian and defense agencies. Our growing reach extends across 17 states, 116 countries, and 5 continents, where our team of dynamic professionals collaborates to deliver unparalleled program and project management services. Markon…

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$145,000 – $150,000/yr
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ExcelPowerpointProject ManagementJIRA

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