Technical Writer

Job Category: Service Contract Act

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

Anticipated Posting End: 12/31/2024

The Opportunity:

The DSLM Technical Writing team is a tight-knit group of creative and collaborative individuals. We value the balance between work and personal life and will encourage your professional growth aspirations. We also know the importance of trust in the workplace and encourage light-hearted team building. While we often have periods of working individually, we are team players and rely on each other’s unique knowledge and experience to provide outstanding quality documentation. The ideal candidate would bring both a willingness to learn and their own dynamic to our small group of bright, supportive, and genuine writers.

Responsibilities:

• Established and productive individual contributor.

• Understands engineering design of 2-3 projects and can translate that design to identify and redline technical order impacts.

• Works independently with general supervision.

• Problems faced are difficult but typically not complex.

• May influence others technical staff through explanation of facts, policies, and practices.

• Works independently on larger, moderately complex projects/systems.

• Sets objectives for own job area to meet the objectives or goals of projects and assignments.

Organizational Impact:

• Works to achieve operational objectives within job area which has direct impact on the overall achievement of results for the department and for 2-3 projects.

Innovation & Complexity :

• Responsible for adjusting or recommended enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of job area.

• Addresses simple to complex technical issues/problems that require a depth of technical job knowledge from other areas.

• Problems are typically solved through drawing from prior experiences, with analysis of the issue.

Communication & Influence:

• Communicate with contacts typically within the technical writing department and the SCN engineering department on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to reach agreement.

• Work alongside the SCN engineering, CM/DM, and logistics teams to drive TO changes that reflect design of 2-3 projects.

Leadership & Talent MGMT:

• May provide guidance, assistance, analysis, and training to entry level professionals, support employees and external departments.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Writing or technical field or equivalent on-the-job documentation experience.

• 3-5 years technical or procedural writing experience

• Willingness to learn.

• Initiative to expand technical and soft skills

• Knowledge of Air Force technical orders.

• Ability to problem-solve.

• Adaptability to a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent verbal/written communication skill

• Ability to consistently meet deadlines.

• Experience with MS Word, Excel, and Power Point, Teams, and Adobe Acrobat Pro.

• Ability to obtain a SECRET clearance.

Desired:

• Experience with Air Force Technical Orders.

• Familiarity of the Satellite Control Network (SCN).

• How to read, interpret, decipher, and understand engineering drawings and design.

• Working knowledge of TM-86-01, TO-00-5-1, TO-005-3, and MIL-STD 38784.

• Experience with Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML), XML, and Arbortext editor.

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What You Can Expect:

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

An environment of trust.

CACI takes pride in fostering a diverse and accessible culture where every individual feels supported to chart their own path. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy.

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here. (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/life-at-caci)

Pay Range:

This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI’s government contract for the work location.​

Minimum Req uired Hourly Wage:

$30.64

There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here (https://careers.caci.com/global/en/employee-benefits) .

CACI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.