Technical Writer
Columbia, MD, USA
Job Type
Full-Time on Site
Clearance Level
None
Why Join Us?
· Work in a high-impact, mission-critical role supporting national defense initiatives.
· Collaborate with experienced professionals in government contracting and program management.
· Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career development opportunities.
· Be part of a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that values innovation and teamwork.
About the Role
LCS Defense is seeking a highly skilled technical writer responsible for creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation to support our contracts and projects. This role requires a highly skilled writer with a strong understanding of technical concepts and the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely. The Technical Writer will collaborate with technical experts to produce high-quality deliverables. These deliverables must meet contractual obligations and internal standards.
Requirements
Primary Duties:
Developing and maintaining a wide range of technical documentation, including Build Guides, Test Reports, Architectural documentation, Concept of Operations (CONOPs), and Security Documentation.
The role also involves collaborating with engineers, developers, security personnel, and other specialists to gather information and ensure the accuracy and completeness of technical content.
Translating complex technical information into clear, concise, and easily understandable language for various audiences is another key part of the job.
Further responsibilities include ensuring all documentation adheres to contractual requirements, standards, and templates; managing the documentation lifecycle, including planning, writing, editing, reviewing, and updating documents; maintaining and organizing documentation repositories to ensure easy access and version control; participating in document reviews and incorporating feedback from stakeholders; and contributing to the development of documentation processes and standards.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field
Experience
Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Technical Writer, with a focus on producing contract deliverables.
Proven ability to write high-quality technical documentation, including:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
Preferred Qualifications
Work directly with Engineers to document integration processes as they are developed.
About the Company
LCS Defense, LLC is a small business specializing in Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) services by providing complex cyber security and secure communication solutions. Our capabilities include the requirements analysis, definition design, development, integration and deployment of systems that support national leadership and our warfighters. Established in 2017, LCS supports a variety of customers in the National Capital Region including Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Fort Meade and beyond.
Our size is our strength! Given LCS’ small size we can ensure we keep focused on the things that matter the most; our employees, our customers and their families! LCS believes that the key to our mutual success is policies and processes that support a positive work/life balance. Our compensation plans include accommodation for that entrepreneurial spirit or just plain old hard work. We have some of the best benefits in the industry and are ready to make you part of our story!
LCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.