Overview By Light is seeking a Technical Writer candidate to provide support to a DOD customer. The Technical WriterEditor will be responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. By Light provides a broad range of hardware, software, engineering, and IT integration services. Headquartered in Arlington, VA, we support defense, civilian, commercial, and health IT customers worldwide. We offer an excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) match. Responsibilities Writes and edits technical documentation for all of the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration, and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities provides field data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. Under general direction, responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents for a programproject of similar complexity Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources Produces defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems Interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures and to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information Researches highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and expresses technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers Produces technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies Required ExperienceQualifications Experience authoringupdating documentation specifically related Operation Support Systems (OSS) (required) 3+ years of technical writing or relevant experience required Ability to type, communicate via telephone and sit for extended periods of time. Working knowledge Microsoft Office Tools specifically, PowerPoint, Word Excel. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Preferred ExperienceQualifications Bachelor's degree preferred DoD andor Government program experience preferred Special RequirementsSecurity Clearance Secret clearance required Some travel may be required An Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected VeteransIndividuals with Disabilities CJ Department Information Technology