Technical Writer

Overview

Job Title: Technical Writer

Location: Arlington, Virginia  (Ballston area)                  

Clearance: Secret

Remote Work Authorized

Foxhole Technology provides robust cybersecurity and IT support capabilities for federal civilian and defense agencies. A recognized leader in navigating technology and security challenges, Foxhole delivers mission-focused innovations to answer evolving and complex needs. Our talented employee-owners provide agile, scalable services and solutions that solve operational gaps, operate critical systems, and protect and secure the enterprise – across the organization and around the world.

This program requires assistance in capturing, distilling and communicating information to both internal and external stakeholders. The person shall provide technical editing and writing expertise to various teams within the program management office of our customer. While the support will be focused on the engineering and program lifecycle activities, the person should keep abreast and possess an understanding of the many facets of the program.

Job Description

The person shall provide the following support to include, but not limited to the following activities:

• Gather, translate and compose technical information into clear, readable documents for use by both technical and non-technical personnel.
• Create written documentation from start through publication.
• Support the CDM PMO capability development teams (CDT) in drafting CDM capabilities and technical supporting documentation.
• Support the government with creation of technical materials for the CDM program.
• Update and develop documents that support the DHS System Engineering Lifecycle to include, but are not limited to foundational documents such as Concept of Operations, Operational Requirements Document, System Requirements, System Design, Test & Evaluation Management Plan, status reports, implementation plans and guides, technical presentations, charters, 1-pagers, white papers.
• Take minutes during frequent technical meetings, some of which could be one hour or more in length; transcribe notes into detailed documentation; identify action items; organize, track, and record action items and assure that the owners are aware of their tasks.
• Develop processes for Front Office functions with little or no direction provided.
• Perform document editorial review and updates.
• Maintain documents in repositories so that they are easily retrievable by all users.
• Advise colleagues on the correct formats to use.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Business Admin, Information Systems, Engineering or other related field.  8 years additional technical writing experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 5 years recent experience drafting requirements and technical documentation for acquisition programs.
• Power user of Microsoft Word (extensive use to include experience in determining which type of written solution to use, experience creating templates according to CISA style guides, advanced understanding of formatting and styles and hands-on experience).
• Detail driven.
• Advanced experience using Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel.
• Understand the technology and related vocabulary involved in the project (including experience in a similar technology project) and understand what you are writing about.
• Experience using Visio and Project are pluses.
• A self-starter and be able to work on multiple artifacts in the same time frame and often with changing timelines.
• Able to work with different customers and different communication and management styles, while exhibiting patience, interest, and commitment to the mission goals.

More Information

Requirements of position:  Think analytically, effective verbal and written communication skills, make decisions, observe/remember details, interpret data, concentrate on tasks, adjust to change, handle stress/emotions.  Regular attendance, maintain work schedule, attend meetings, meet deadlines, keyboard/type, handle confidential information, use math/calculations, stay organized, operate office equipment, may direct others.  Must be able to see, have eye/hand coordination, and lift up to 10 lbs.  May be exposed to dust/dirt, humidity, and noise.

Foxhole Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding), age, medical condition, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression and transgender status, mental disability or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, low-income status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.