Junior Technical Writer
Markon Howard County, Maryland, United States · $80K–$95K/yr
Professional Services · 501-1,000 employees
About the role
The candidate will be responsible for preparing, reviewing, and maintaining technical documentation including software, hardware, and system operations manuals. They will also collaborate with senior leadership to create and format technical publications and graphics for internal and external distribution.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance and at least two years of relevant technical writing experience. An associate degree in a technical discipline is required, though two years of additional experience may be substituted.
Benefits
Full description
Description
PLEX Solutions, A Part of Markon, is looking for an Entry Level Technical Writer to join a fast-paced program in the Annapolis Junction, MD area. This is a customer facing role and requires a polished and professional candidate.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation.
- 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.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI W/ Polygraph
- Two (2) years experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Associate’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. (OR) Two (2) years of additional TW experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree.
- Tasks include working with the customers senior leadership to prepare and review documents with graphics for internal and external distribution.
Salary Range
USD $80,000.00 - USD $95,000.00 /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 values people and the tremendous impact each individual can make – which is why we’re consistently recognized as one of the best places to work in federal government consulting. Here, you can help solve the nation’s most important challenges, surrounded by colleagues who help you grow, advance, and succeed. We are deeply dedicated to what matters – bringing out the best in each other to advance our clients’ missions.Join us and make a meaningful impact.
Markon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled.
Benefits Offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Training and Tuition Assistance, Paid Time Off, and Holidays.
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