Looking for a career where hard work is valued, and your ideas and feedback are part of the way we operate daily? Want to bring your skills to a company that encourages teamwork and champions continued education and process improvement?

Atlas Tech, a veteran-owned IT company serving multiple DoD customers in support of America's warfighters, is looking for Senior Technical Writer in North Charleston, SC. This is an onsite position.

The Senior Technical Writer supports our Department of Defense (DoD) client by developing and maintaining test documentation (plans, procedures, and reports), operations and maintenance manuals and technical publications, both preparing written text and coordinating layout and manual organization. You will research available engineering/development information such as drawings, design reports, equipment and test specifications to write specified copy for analytical, interpretative, documentary or promotional literature. You many also interview engineers, software developers and other technical personnel.

The ideal candidate for this position will have proven technical writing experience in a technology-driven program or project supporting the US Navy. If you have exceptional writing and editing skills, a strong work ethic and commitment to quality, we would like to talk to you about joining our growing team.

You Will:

Research, develop and write content for printed manuals, documentation and supporting materials for software, hardware, technical procedures and computer related services.

Prepare and maintain documentation relating to systems, programming, and operations following Government policy/instructions/standards for technical publications.

Review and validate project specific technical documentation.

Obtain and track official document ID numbers and upload products to government sites.

Update specific technical documentation to adhere to government standards.

Perform Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) on Technical Documentation.

Develop SOVTs for System Level, Platform Level and Integrated Intermediate-Level (I-Level) standardized formats.

Provide reports of documentation progress, status, and issues.

May assist testing lead with development of software test plans, procedures, and reports, including researching software change logs and developing test procedures to validate functionality.

You Have:

US Citizenship

Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Level Security Clearance

Strong documentation and oral communication skills to clearly communicate with all levels of employees, management and organizations

Possession of strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, self-govern and balance multiple goals and priorities

The ability to write testing documents, procedure manuals and business correspondence.

The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

The ability to work with teammates and technical experts in a highly collaborative environment

A strong work ethic and commitment to quality

Experience using Extensible Markup Language (XML) formats using prescribed Document Type Definitions (DTDs) or schemas.

Experience using Adobe FrameMaker.

Experience with Navy or DoD documents, processes, procedures, and/or terminology.

A computer hardware, software, or technical background is a plus.

Working experience and knowledge of any of the following documentation is considered a plus: SOVT, SOP, SOM, IETM, Technical Manual, PITCO, SDD, Test Plans, Load Plans, BESEP

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Journalism, Technical Writing, Computer Science or a related field preferred, but other degrees may be considered in combination of education, professional training, or work experience.

Ten (10) years of experience in the development and maintenance of systems and software engineering documentation, to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines

Atlas Tech is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives are valued and respected.

Accessibility & Accommodations

Atlas Tech strives to make our website, www.atlas-tech.com, accessible to all users. If you need assistance completing the application process or require a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at hr.recruiter@atlas-tech.com.

This contact information is designated for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of an application. Atlas Tech is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Want to hear more? Read on to see what our Team Members say about their experience:

"From day 1, I knew Atlas Tech was where I wanted to be. Atlas' culture embraces creativeness, community involvement, and taking care of their employees. If you're looking for a great place to work, come join us!" - Blane

"I could not have asked for a better company to transition from Active-Duty military to civilian life. Atlas not only provides opportunities for professional growth, but it's also highly encouraged. The passion and appreciation for what we do that is displayed every day, makes it exciting for me to come to work each day." - Laurence

Atlas Tech offers a competitive salary, generous benefits package, and an opportunity to make a positive impact in your own community.

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