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Last revised Friday, 03-Jul-2009 07:26:31 PDT

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Proposal Writing & Management

ProEdit, Inc. is seeking a mid- or senior-level Proposal Manager (Job # NC909) for a full-time permanent position in Charlotte, NC.

Job Description:
ProEdit has an exciting opportunity for a proposal manager for a full-time, onsite permanent position in Charlotte, NC (zip code 28277). This person will manage and oversee proposal development for U.S. government proposals as well as manage all phases of the proposal development process. In addition, the proposal manager will develop proposal compliance matrices and outlines, establish production schedules, and create resource plans to ensure timely response.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone familiar with the federal proposal development process. Our client is offering a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package. There is relocation assistance available for the right candidate.

Job Requirements / Skills:
Minimum qualifications for this position include:
• At least five years of experience managing the proposal development process for large federal bids.
• Strong writing, editing, and oral communications skills.
• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Business Management or a related field.
• Ability to work full time, onsite in our client's Charlotte office.

Application Guidelines: Apply online for Job No. NC909 at http://www.proedit.com/employment.asp. Mention in the Comments field of the registration page that you were referred by from the STC Washington, DC Chapter (301-422-7790).

For questions, contact
Stacy Nelson
ProEdit, Inc.
Phone: 1-888-PROEDIT
URL: http://www.proedit.com
—Posted 3 July 2009; Remove: 3 October 2009
Preferred Systems Solutions is seeking a senior-level Proposal Writer for a full-time position in McLean, VA.

Job Description:
The Proposal Writer is responsible for the development of proposal sections, technical documents and company communications. The technical writer must be able to multitask and provide clear concise written material in a timely fashion.

Responsibilities: Daily responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Create, review, proof-read and edit assigned sections of responses to RFPs, RFIs and RFQs
• Create, review, proof-read and edit presentations, reports, technical papers and press releases for external and internal communications
• Gather information from company and public sources, subject matter experts, management/technical staff, and capture/proposal documents, and organize it for compliance with requirements
• Conceptualize, develop and integrate graphics to convey concepts and proposed solutions
• Integrate relevant elements of win strategy, themes and discriminators, and competitive assessments into proposal sections
• Analyze proposal sections for consistency and clarity, compliance with RFP/RFI/RFQ requirements, and alignment with proposed solutions and themes
• Assist other writers, reviewers, technical staff, and authors to outline, rewrite, edit, and format proposals and other documents
• Provide production support including desktop publishing, reproduction and quality control checks
• Work extended hours under intense schedule pressures as and when needed to meet deadlines.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline. Technical degree preferred
• Minimum of five years of relevant proposal and technical writing experience, at least three of which are in a federal contracting environment
• Ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts and solutions effectively
• Demonstrated competence in Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with SharePoint or Privia
• Familiarity with the federal government acquisition and proposal process
• Ability to follow a structured process. Experience with industry best practices such as Shipley or SM&A is a plus.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

About the Company: Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc (PSS) is a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management and Consulting Services. For over 15 years, PSS has enabled Government and Commercial clients to achieve their organizational initiatives through the application of high quality, innovative, and cost effective professional services and solutions. PSS provides a positive working environment, with opportunities for advancement in our growing local Federal sector workforce. We offer an excellent compensation package which includes a generous salary, insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc), paid leave (holiday, sick, vacation, maternity, etc), 401k plan (employer matching contribution), tuition reimbursement, computer purchase programs and more. PSS is committed to the diversity we bring to the marketplace by being an EEOC/AA employer (M/F/D/V) who is committed to hiring a diverse talented team of professional to provide world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer’s expectations.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. Apply online at: http://www.pssfed.com. No phone calls, please.
Preferred Systems Solutions
8180 Greensboro Drive
Suite 300
McLean,Virginia 22102
—Posted 11 June 2009; Remove: 11 September 2009
InfoRS is seeking a senior-level Proposal Manager with 10 or more years of experience for a full-time position in Tysons Corner, VA.

Job Description:
Seeking senior-level proposal manager to lead our proposal efforts.

Responsibilities: Specific duties will include:
• Responsible for providing day-to-day management of the proposal process, including control and supervision of all aspects of the proposal production effort.
• Evaluating RFPs for compliance and development requirements
• Establishing development milestones and managing the associated project calendar
• Assisting with proposal kick-off/red/gold team reviews
• Participation in bid/no-bid meetings providing RFP details as needed
• Managing other proposal staff such as graphic specialists, proposal coordinators, and technical writers
• Integrating inputs from diverse sources
• Editing, production and graphic support for deliverable proposals in hardcopy and electronic format
• Facilitating and supporting proposal reviews and working as volume manager to include final book-check prior to submission
• Maintaining proposal files and related documentation.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Qualified individuals should possess an extensive understanding of the proposal development process
• Word processing, desktop publishing and web application skills are desirable
• Excellent technical writing, proofreading and editing skills needed.
• Graphics publishing experience required
• Requirements also include demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to meet deadlines and proposal schedules is a must, must be well organized as well.
• Ability to work extended hours as necessitated by proposal requirements
• Seeking a minimum of 5+ years of proposal development experience
• Bachelors Degree in Business, Marketing, Journalism, or related field preferred

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Location Requirements: Tysons Corner, VA

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter to

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E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Neena Toor
InfoRS
Phone: 703-289-1122
—Posted 1 May 2009; Remove: 1 August 2009

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—Posted 30 June 2009; Moves to public announcement on 14 July 2009
DataStream Content Solutions, LLC is seeking a mid- to senior-level Technical Writer for a full-time position in College Park, Maryland.

Objectives:
• Prepare and maintain documentation in support of software development, including: developer guides, design documents, system specifications, online help, and user guides
• Support developers in a fast-moving environment that requires flexibility and a mixture of traditional and agile approaches and techniques (for example, an SDLC-based documentation set alongside a wiki)

Skills:
• Demonstrated proficiency in the development of complex technical documents
• Demonstrated understanding of the software development life cycle
• Demonstrated understanding of software development methodologies
• Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of a process-driven organization
• Very strong written and spoken skills in English
• Proficiency with XML concepts
• Ability to read and understand source code (Visual Basic, C#)
• Ability to create visual representations of technical concepts in the form of models (UML) or other diagrams
• Detail-oriented listener - able to discern and capture the salient points of complex technical discussions
• Required: Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project)
• Desired: Familiarity with Microsoft development tools (Visual Studio) and languages (Visual Basic, C#), version control systems (SVN, CVS, or Visual Source Safe), wikis for software development, issue-tracking systems (JIRA or Bugzilla) and topic-based authoring (DITA or DocBook)

Responsibilities:
Job duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Documentation of legacy and new-development systems
• Technical concept visualization (creation of process flow diagrams, OIDs, workflows, described architectures, etc.)
• Documentation of programming methodologies and toolkit use
• Requirements Management, including creation of requirements traceability matrixes and trees
• Development and maintenance of training curricula and materials for internal and external users
• Development of online help content
• Translation of business specifications into user documentation
• Contributing to creation of a documentation methodology and framework

Requirements:
• BA/BS or equivalent in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, English, Journalism, or related field
• At least five years direct experience producing technical documentation
• Strong ability to work with others as well as independently

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter to
E-mail:
Dora Siverio-Macholl
DataStream Content Solutions, LLC.
5000 College Avenue
College Park, MD 20742
Phone: 301-405-54234
Fax: 301-314-2799
URL: http://www.dscs.com
—Posted 16 June 2009; Remove: 16 September 2009
Technical Connection, Inc. is seeking a Technical Writer with at least three years of experience for a full time position in Washington, DC. The project duration is one year.

Job Description:
Develop Safety communications material for government agency.

Responsibilities: Compose and edit written reports, briefing papers, articles, press releases and other documents. Draft full-text scripts for Power Point presentations. Liaison between researchers and officials to distill information into actual copy.

Job Requirements / Skills:
Word, Microsoft Office Suite, Power Point presentations

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: A plus, but not required.

Salary: Hourly rate.

About the Company: Since 1991 specialists in technical staffing. Federal GSA TAPS contractor small woman owned business since 2002.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter and desired salary range to
E-mail: (preferred contact method; call if you have questions)
Chris Johnson
Hiring company manager
Technical Connection, Inc.
1 Steele Street, Suite 205
Burlington, Vermont 05401
Phone: 802-658-8324
Fax: 802-658-0175
URL: http://http://vttechjobs.com
—Posted 11 June 2009; Remove: 11 September 2009
Radius Staffing is seeking three Technical Writers with at least one year of experience for contract positions in Virginia, North Carolina, and Florida.

Job Description:
Prepare, disseminate, and ensure orderly safeguard of technical documents. Support the writing of technical documents and proposals. Provide technical editing by reviewing grammar, writing styles, and syntax to produce quality materials. Support rewrite to ensure quality deliverables and technical reports, as required.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: Must have active Secret clearance.

Salary: Up to $19.35 per hour.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter, your salary history, and desired salary range to
E-mail: (call or e-mail if you have questions)
Leslie Morgan
External recruiter
Radius Staffing
352 Turnpike Road, Suite 200 Southboro, Massachusetts 01772
Phone: 888-989-1888
Fax: 508-787-9804
—Posted 11 June 2009; Remove: 11 September 2009
Stanley Associates, Inc. is seeking two mid-level Technical Writers / Editors with 2-6 years of experience for a full-time position in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description:
The majority of the positions are located at the Fleet Logistics Support Center (SFLC), Baltimore MD, which provides quality worldwide readiness and logistics support of USCG operational assets (e.g., ships, small boats, and base support).

Responsibilities: The incumbent manages the Maintenance Procedure Cards (MPC) promulgation process for the SFLC and serves as the subject matter expert (SME). The incumbent oversees, reviews, accomplishes and edits (depending on position) MPCs. The encumbent transforms data to Extensible Markup Language (XML) format, maintains a graphic illustration capability, and maintains the data required to support MPCs and maintenance management information systems.
Specific Duties include
• Develops or modifies graphic illustrations used by MPCs.
• Converts legacy MPC documents to XML format.
• Reviews and edits MPC documents to ensure that they meet SFLC requirements.
• Corrects spelling, grammar, and style to ensure that documents meet rigorous quality standards.
• Follows the Fleet Logistics System (FLS) process guides for electronic publishing and graphic illustrations.
• Follows the recently promulgated Logistics Transformation Program Integration Office (LTPIO) MPC development guide.
• Ensures that assigned tasks are executed within time and financial guidelines provided by the Contracting Officers Technical Representative (COTR) in accordance with direction provided by the SFLC Comptroller (Senior Technical Writer/Editor).
• Maintains market awareness in industry MPC technical editing and promulgation capabilities in order to understand technology trends, by attending symposia, conferences, capability briefs and other events as approved by the COTR.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent and a minimum of 5 years related work experience is required.
• Preferred: Former USCG Officer or enlisted with technical documentation experience is a real plus.
• Preferred: Former USN Officer or enlisted or Civil Service Equipment Specialist or Technical Writer / Editor is very desirable.
• Ability to successfully complete the Stanley Background Investigation to include; 50 State Criminal, Education and Employment; Additionally, your ability to successfully complete a Credit and/or Driving Records Checks may be conducted if required by the contract for continued employment.
• Ability to obtain an Interim SECRET security clearance is required to begin employment and ability to maintain a SECRET security clearance for continued employment; US Citizenship required.
• Specialized experience includes having: Knowledge of the overall maintenance and data management processes for system wide technical documentation operations from initial drafting, conversion, storage, editing, quality assurance, and pubication requirements.
• Must have experience with one or more of the listed USCG systems, VLS, FLS, CmPlus, NE-TIMS, A-TIMS, ACMS, AMMIS, and V-Metric.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: U.S. citizenship is required. Clearable to Secret.

Location Requirements: Baltimore, Maryland. There is no relocation assistance.

About the Company:
Headquartered in Arlington, Va., Stanley has approximately 4,700 employees at over 100 locations in the U.S. and worldwide. Stanley offers a full-spectrum systems integration portfolio of services, providing comprehensive solutions for all phases of a program, product, or business lifecycle to meet each customer's mission-critical requirements. Our portfolio includes Systems Engineering, Enterprise Integration, Operational Logistics, Business Process Outsourcing, and Advanced Engineering and Technology.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. Stanley's employment application process is electronic; we regret that we cannot accept résumé by e-mail or by any other means. To apply for a position, please visit the Openings page. From there, you can search for jobs based on the position title, position number, keywords, or location. After you find a position that interests you, follow the directions on the page to apply. Apply online at http://jobs-stanleyassociates.icims.com/jobs/8698/job
URL: http://www.stanleyassociates.com
—Posted 19 May 2009; Remove: 19 August 2009
General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a mid-level Technical Editor for a full-time position in Alexandria, Virginia.

Job Description:
Work in our Technical Operations (TechOps) to provide editing support for contract deliverables, including technical writing, standardization of documentation, technical reviews and development of user guides and other information media.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• B.A./B.S. degree
• Requires 2-5 years of experience
• Previous experience in writing and editing of technical user guides and system documentation.
• Experience following SDLC and development of and compliance with document templates.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: Background Check; Security Clearance Basis: National Agency Check (NLC)

Location Requirements: Alexandria, Virginia

About the Company: General Dynamics Information Technology is a top-tier IT integrator that provides information technology, systems engineering and professional services to customers in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, federal civil and commercial sectors. With 16,000 professionals worldwide, the company has the customer knowledge, domain expertise and proven performance to manage large-scale, mission-critical IT programs. General Dynamics Information Technology is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. Apply online at http://www.resumeware.net/gdns_rw/gdns_web/job_detail.cfm?key=35584&referred_id=158 for Job ID 155326. Resumes will only be considered when submitted through the Careers section.
For questions, contact
General Dynamics Information Technology
Phone: 703-246-0200
Toll free: 800-242-0230
URL: http://www.gdit.com
—Posted 17 May 2009; Remove: 17 August 2009
MicroStrategy is seeking a Programming Writer for a full-time position in McLean, Virginia.

Job Description:
Our group of experienced writers work to create documentation, which includes print manuals, online-help systems, and software development kits (SDKs), to help customers learn about MicroStrategy's products and develop advanced business intelligence applications. The position requires a technically adept person with strong writing skills who can join the team to create SDK content for IT professionals.

Responsibilities: Specific duties will include:
• Work closely with program managers and developers on the SDK team to plan and outline topics, and then produce content
• Pass content through the editorial and review processes
• Troubleshoot content and sample code problems
• Develop, recommend, implement, and adhere to documentation standards

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Ability to program in one or more of the following languages: C++, Java, .NET
• Strong writing skills
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience writing for a developer audience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact frequently with program managers, developers, quality engineers, and other writers
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Bachelor's in Computer Science or a related field is preferred
• Previous experience writing SDK, conceptual, or white paper content is strongly preferred
• Experience with Web application development is a plus
• Passionate about technology and quality documentation

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Location Requirements: McLean, Virginia

About the Company: Since 1989, MicroStrategy has helped corporations transform their operational data into actionable information. The MicroStrategy Business Intelligence platform, gives businesses solutions to all of their query, reporting, and advanced analytical needs, and distributes insight to users via web, wireless and voice. With thousands of satisfied customers and over 500 technology and integration partners, MicroStrategy has been proven the best, most complete solution for business intelligence. MicroStrategy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter to

For questions, contact
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Anthony Carter
Senior Recruiter
MicroStrategy
Phone: 703-744-3108
Fax: 703-714-1288
URL: http://www.microstrategy.com
—Posted 16 May 2009; Remove: 16 August 2009
Robert Half Technology is seeking a junior- to mid-level Technical Writer for a full-time position in Burke, VA.

Job Description:
Seeking junior to mid-level technical communicator for key role in small, established software development shop in Burke, VA. This individual will be responsible for developing end-user and internal documentation for a variety of software products, and assisting with creation of marketing collateral.

Responsibilities: Specific duties will include:
• Creating user documentation (ie., aimed at a nontechnical/lay audience)
• Organizing and improving internal developer documentation
• Assisting with the development of product descriptions, marketing 'slicks', and other promotional materials
• Interacting with customers and business partners to promote products at trade shows and other public and private events
• Designing and implementing a rational system for storing and maintaining all product documentation and related materials electronically

Salary: $50,000–70,000

Job Requirements / Skills:
• B.A./B.S. degree in technical communication, CS/MIS, journalism, or English Studies. Other degrees may be applicable depending on the candidate's experience.
• 2-5 years experience as a technical writer, communicator, or marketer.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information relating to the fields of information technology or information sciences.

Ideally, candidates should also:
• Be familiar with and enthusiastic about the software development industry.
• Experience in software development is not expected, but some exposure to programming concepts, popular Microsoft products, and the broad culture of the IT enthusiast will help the hired individual get up to speed more quickly.
• Have some familiarity with Windows Sharepoint Services/Microsoft Office Sharepoint Services. Experience solely from the perspective of an end-user is fine.
• Possess a willingness to learn, experiment, and expand their role beyond the job description above. The client is a small shop that values dedicated and engaged team members, and opportunities to evolve into other roles beyond technical writing and communication will be available within a short time frame to the new hire.

Familiarity with the following technologies may be helpful:
• The Microsoft Windows series of operating systems, Server 2003-onward
• The Microsoft Windows series of Office products, including SharePoint technologies
• A general understanding of how the Web operates, and some of the pertinent technologies like HTML, HTTP, etc.
• Photo editing software such as Photoshop, Paint Shop Pro, GIMP, or another tool of your choice

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Location Requirements: Burke, VA

About the Company: Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of IT professionals on a project and full-time basis. We specialize in initiatives ranging from web development and systems integration to network security and technical support.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter to

For questions, contact
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Matthew Smith | Recruiting Manager
Robert Half Technology
1201 F Street
Suite 900
Washington DC 20004
Phone: 202-626-0250 x50244
Fax: 202-626-4950
URL: http://www.rht.com
—Posted 1 May 2009; Remove: 1 August 2009
Writing Assistance, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Technical Writer for a full-time / part-time contract position in Laurel, Maryland.

Job Description:
Writing Assistanc, Inc. is a staffing company for Technical Writers. Our client is looking for a full-time (around 30 to 40 hours), on-site Technical Writer to help create operations and service manuals for their machines (incubators). The start date is as soon as possible and the projects duration is expected to be 3 months with a possibility of going longer as new needs arise.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Experience with Adobe InDesign and Photoshop
• Familiar with formatting and template creation
• 5 years or more of experience in technical writing

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Location Requirements: on-site in Laurel, MD

About the Company: Writing Assistance, Inc. (WAI) was founded in 1991 as a regional staffing firm specializing in technical writers. Since that time, WAI has grown and expanded their services beyond their Minneapolis, Minnesota hub and now assist clients throughout the United States and internationally. Today Writing Assistance, Inc. is uniquely positioned as the leading staffing company concentrating on contract and permanent technical and other professional writers on a national basis, including: Technical writers, Web content specialists, Copywriters, Medical Writers - Science Writers, and Training developers.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé for Job Number 4625 with a cover letter and work samples to

For questions, contact
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Shanon McGraw
Writing Assistance, Inc.
Phone: No phone calls please.
URL: http://writingassist.com
—Posted 1 May 2009; Remove: 1 August 2009
Aerotek Engineering is seeking a Technical Writer / Trainer with 5 or more years of experience for a full-time contract permanent position in Owings Mills, Maryland.

Job Description: Aerotek Engineering is looking for a hardware technical writer / trainer for its client. The technical trainer is responsible for the update of maintenance manuals, production of training manuals, and the execution of training, if needed, for the pneumatic and hydraulic brake systems, track brakes and controls, door systems, and HVAC systems for passenger rail transit vehicles. The primary objectives of this position are to develop, update and validate the various types of manuals, (Running Maintenance, Overhaul, Test Equipment), Lesson Plans, Training Guides, Component Operation and Systems Operations and to present Running Maintenance, Component Overhaul, Component Testing, and System Operation Training Courses to the customers and their maintenance personnel.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare the various training documents to the contract requirements. Develop the following training documents to provide training to the customer. The Instructor Guide, Lesson Plans, Student Guide, and Instructional Media used to provide training to the customer. 40%
• Conduct the Pneumatic or Hydraulic Brake System Training Courses, Door systems and HVAC systems to the specifications of the Instructor Guide and Lesson Plans to the customer. 50%
• Monitor Engineering Change Notices (ECN's), ascertain the effect on previously published documents and implement the appropriate changes into the documents. 10%

Job Requirements / Skills:
• 5 or more years of technical writing experience
• Experience preparing and conducting training courses.
• Experience working with a configuration management system for document changes
• Familiarity with pneumatic or hydraulic brake systems and related systems, a plus

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: Not stated.

Location Requirements: Owings Mills, Maryland.

About the Company: Aerotek's staffing agency has recruitment professionals who locate, select, screen and mobilize the talent you need - wherever and whenever you need it. Our industry-specific focus allows us to develop a depth of experience, expertise, and connections many other recruiting and staffing firms cannot match. Aerotek understands the challenges that many businesses face when looking for qualified staffing professionals. We also know what people looking for employment want. The result is a proven track record of making sure both the candidate and the company are completely satisfied. Aerotek is a proven effective recruiting and staffing agency.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter and your desired salary range, salary history, and work samples to
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for applications and questions)
Matt Capece
Aerotek Engineering
10045 Red Run Blvd
Suite 110
Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: 410-413-4003 Voice
Phone: 410-413-4003 TDD
Toll-Free: 866-613-8670
Fax: 410-413-4050
URL: http://www.aerotek.com
—Posted 24 April 2009; Remove: 24 July 2009
PDS Technical Services is seeking a Technical Editor/Writer (Level 2) with 5 or more years of experience for a full time, part time, contract, and permanent position in Washington, DC.

Job Description:
We are currently seeking a Technical Writer to join our client's team of qualified, diverse individuals supporting the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. This is a part-time opportunity (20 hours per week).

Responsibilities: include but are not limited to
• Develop and maintain user manuals for Oracle-based systems.
• Develop new manuals by interviewing subject matter experts to determine the work procedures associated with the IT systems and work with the developers for the IT aspects of the systems.
• Develop and deliver training including group classroom training and one-on-one desk side training.
• Update manuals to reflect enhancements and new procedures.
• Prepare computer based training and web surveys.
• Administer accounts for Westlaw and Lexis legal research services.
• Process new and departing users.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of professional experience.
• 2 years of experience developing and editing documentation such as user manuals.
• Expert knowledge of MS Word.
• Ability to research and document work processes and to understand unique job roles and duties in order to provide customized training.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be able to obtain a Position of Trust designation
Preferred Skills
• Strongly prefer a candidate with a current Position of Trust designation or security clearance based on an investigation performed within the last five years.
• Experience performing classroom and desk side training.
• Experience with Oracle-based systems.
• Experience using Captivate or similar system to develop computer based training.
• Web Content management and web-based survey experience.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and processes.
• Knowledge of and experience with Instructional Design methodology

Benefits: W2 without benefits

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: U.S. Citizenship Required

About the Company:
Back in 1977, Art Janes was a contract engineer with a vision. He saw an unfulfilled need in the marketplace for flexible staffing, and PDS Technical Services was born. Thirty years later, PDS is one of the nation's premier specialty recruiting firms with 31 offices nationwide, supplying contract personnel both here and abroad. Annually, we keep more than 10,000 contractors busy, and our on-line job search function makes it easy to browse and apply for the contract position that's just right for you. PDS provides temporary help, temp-to-hire candidates, CAD/CAM engineers, IT pros, and on-site and vendor managers.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. Applly online for Job No. 09002550 at http://www.pdstech.com/ or, send your résumé for Job No. 09002550 with a cover letter with your desired salary range, salary history, and work samples to
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Mahdi Ben-Salah
PDS Technical Services
Irving TX 75063
Phone: 214-647-9600 Ext. 11009 Voice
URL: http://www.intellidyne-llc.com
—Posted 22 April 2009; Remove: 22 July 2009
Global CI is seeking a senior-level Technical Writer with 7 or more years of experience for a full-time position in Baltimore, MD.

Job Description:
Global CI is seeking currently seeking a senior-level technical writer in the Baltimore, MD area. This position will support the design/development teams.

Responsibilities: Activities may include but are not limited to the following:
• Ability to develop/document technical specifications into system documentation. Examples of documentation: Design documents, version descriptions.
• Analytical appititude required to help question completeness/accuracy of documentation.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Previous technical background or experience in datawarehouse environment is desireable.
• Ability to lead/drive tasks to completion and monitor/escalate issues.
• Strong communication and ability to factilate meetings/working sessions.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Location Requirements: Baltimore, MD

About the Company:
Global CI is an IT solutions and services provider that helps government, industry and business solve problems and unlock value. Global CI delivers a unique blend of leadership, problem solving and value creation. Drawing on its strong operational heritage and hands-on approach, we work closely with organizations and their stakeholders to align the IT enterprise and its components to achieve the business goals.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter to
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Matthew Mittleman
Recruiter
Global CI
3102 Lord Baltimore Drive
Suite 205
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: 410-265-6580 / 800-721-5577
Fax: 410-265-0014
URL: http://www.globalci.com
—Posted 12 April 2009; Remove: 12 July 2009
Global CI is seeking a senior-level Technical Writer with 6 or more years of experience for a full-time position in Baltimore, MD.

Job Description:
Global CI is seeking currently seeking a senior-level technical writer in the Baltimore, MD area. This position will support the Infrastructure team.

Responsibilities: Activities may include but are not limited to the following:
• Ability to develop/document technical specifications into system documentation. Examples of documentation: System specifications, Operation manuals.
• Analytical appititude required to help question completeness/accuracy of documentation.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Previous technical background or experience in datawarehouse environment is desireable.
• Ability to lead/drive tasks to completion and monitor/escalate issues.
• Strong communication and ability to factilate meetings/working sessions.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: not stated

Location Requirements: Baltimore, MD

About the Company:
Global CI is an IT solutions and services provider that helps government, industry and business solve problems and unlock value. Global CI delivers a unique blend of leadership, problem solving and value creation. Drawing on its strong operational heritage and hands-on approach, we work closely with organizations and their stakeholders to align the IT enterprise and its components to achieve the business goals.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter to
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Matthew Mittleman
Recruiter
Global CI
3102 Lord Baltimore Drive
Suite 205
Baltimore, MD 21244
Phone: 410-265-6580 / 800-721-5577
Fax: 410-265-0014
URL: http://www.globalci.com
—Posted 12 April 2009; Remove: 12 July 2009
ALTA IT Services is seeking 5 or more junior-level Technical Writers for a full-time temporary position in Arlington, Virginia.

Job Description: Seeking a Junior Technical Editor for a long-term "get in the door" opportunity in Arlington, VA.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• Experience preparing graphics materials
• Some editing/writing and publication experience

Location Requirements: Arlington, Virginia

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: Must be eligible to receive a DoD interim secret clearance.

About the Company: ALTA's mission is to create relationships that last a lifetime with our clients and our consultants. We focus on understanding our clients' needs and matching those needs to our consultants' exceptional IT talents. Satisfaction in staffing and customer service is priority one.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter stating your desired salary range to
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Jill Fleisher
Recruiter
ALTA IT Services
Rockville MD 20850
Phone: No phone calls please.
URL: http://www.altaits.com
—Posted 12 April 2009; Remove: 12 July 2009
KEYW Corporation is seeking a Technical Writer/Editor for a full-time position in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.

Job Description:
KEYW Corporation has an opening for a technical writer/editor with a minimum of 5 years of experience if you have a degree; 9 years of experience with a high school diploma.

Responsibilities: The person in this position gathers, analyzes, translates and composes technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel. Composes technical documents including, user's manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports. Edits functional descriptions, system specifications, user’s manuals, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents. Conducts research and ensures the use of proper technical terminology.

Job Requirements / Skills:
• At least 5 years of applicable experience
• Ability to gather, analyze, translate and compose technical informaation into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to compose technical documents including users manuals, training materials, installation guides, proposals, and reports.
• Ability to edit functional descriptions, system specifications, user's manuals, special reports, or any other customer documents.
• Ability to conduct research and ensure the proper technical terminology.

Security Clearance / Certificate Requirement: Positions require a Top Secret security clearance, based on current background investigation (SBI), as well as the favorable completion of full screening polygraph. Clearance and polygraph processing will be completed by the U.S. Government.

Location Requirements: Annapolis Junction, Maryland

About the Company: KEYW is an adaptable, powerfully capable company whose members have made many important, creative contributions to science, defense, space and the intelligence community. KEYW is building a "total solutions company" that will be more agile than larger competitors and will focus on solving the “hard problems”. KEYW’s operating philosophy is to be responsive, agile, and focused on solving customers’ difficult problems. KEYW’s core capabilities include: hardware and software development, systems engineering and integration, test and evaluation, field support, computer and network operations, information security and specialized training, collaboration and workflow, service-oriented architectures and complex event processing and data acquisitions, embedded systems and network protocols.

Application Guidelines: Please mention that you found out about the position through the STC WDC job announcement list so we know how you found out about the job. To apply, send your résumé with a cover letter for Job Number ENG 020-09 to
E-mail: (e-mail is the preferred contact method for questions)
Jennifer Drury
Technical Recruiter
KEYW Corporation
135 National Business Parkway
Suite 101
Annapolis Junction, MD 20701-1019
Phone: 240-294-5260
URL: http://www.keywcorp.com
—Posted 9 April 2009; Remove: 1 January 2010

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