Technical Writer

Job overview

Technical Writer is an onsite role in Annapolis Junction, MD; compensation is listed as $85,000k–$100,000k, with the posting’s units stated as written. IDS provides solutions to government, military, nonprofit, and public-sector clients. The role creates and maintains mission-critical documentation for a complex technical program, translating technical source material into clear resources for technical and non-technical audiences. It supports engineering, cybersecurity, acquisition, operational effectiveness, and knowledge management.

What you'll do

• Create and maintain user guides, manuals, training materials, requirements documents, reports, SOPs, and briefings
• interpret technical source materials
• collaborate with subject matter experts and technical teams
• produce documentation for defense acquisition, cybersecurity, analytic tradecraft, and DoD systems
• maintain documentation lifecycle
• edit and quality-check materials
• support knowledge management.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical writer

technical documentation

defense programs

cybersecurity

dod systems

knowledge management

ts/sci clearance

full scope polygraph

annapolis junction md

ids international

$85,000k–$100,000k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits are referenced in the posting but not specified.

Why this role

Requires active TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph; a writing sample is required.

About the employer

IDS International is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.