Creates and maintains clear, accurate technical documentation, including manuals, guides, procedures, reports, white papers, training materials, and deliverable packages. Translates complex technical information for target audiences, coordinates content with subject-matter experts and engineers, and applies document-control, quality, industry, and regulatory standards. Updates documentation as products and processes evolve.
About Agile Defense
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition #: 1791
Job Title: Technical Writer II
Location: Remote
Clearance Level: Secret, Must Have Clearance to Start
Required Certification(s): Bachlors degree in related field or 2+ years relevant experience or certifications applicable to functional role description Certifications such as: Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC), Microsoft Office Specialist, or an equivalent technical-writing certification
Job Description
- Responsible for creating clear, concise, and accurate documentation for products, services, or processes, often in high-tech or specialized fields.
- Involves translating complex information into user manuals, guides, help files, white papers, and training materials that are easily understandable by the target audience.
- Must have excellent writing skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to grasp intricate technical concepts quickly.
- Work closely with engineers, product developers, and subject matter experts to ensure the content's technical accuracy and relevance.
- Proficient with documentation tools, understanding of XML, DITA, or other markup languages, and familiarity with graphics and publishing software are often required. Update documentation as products evolve, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
Education, Background and Years of Experience
Typically has a Bachelors degree, and 3 - 5 years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
Required Skills
Develops and maintains clear, accurate technical documents, plans, procedures, reports, and deliverable packages supporting activities. Coordinates inputs from subject-matter experts and applies document-control and quality standards before submission.
Working Conditions
Remote/Work from home
Our Core Values
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together.
What makes us Agile? We call it the 6Hs, the values that define our culture and guide everything we do. Together, these values infuse vibrancy, integrity, and a tireless work ethic into advancing the most important national security and critical civilian missions. It's how we show up every day. It's who we are.
- Happy - Be Infectious. Happiness multiplies and creates a positive and connected environment where motivation and satisfaction have an outsized effect on everything we do.
- Helpful - Be Supportive. Being helpful is the foundation of teamwork, resulting in a supportive atmosphere where collaboration flourishes, and collective success is celebrated.
- Honest - Be Trustworthy. Honesty serves as our compass, ensuring transparent communication and ethical conduct, essential to who we are and the complex domains we support.
- Humble - Be Grounded. Success is not achieved alone, humility ensures a culture of mutual respect, encouraging open communication, and a willingness to learn from one another and take on any task.
- Hungry - Be Eager. Our hunger for excellence drives an insatiable appetite for innovation and continuous improvement, propelling us forward in the face of new and unprecedented challenges.
- Hustle - Be Driven. Hustle is reflected in our relentless work ethic, where we are each committed to going above and beyond to advance the mission and achieve success.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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