Job Description
The Architecture and Plans Directorate (APD) within DHS DNDO has a requirement for a Science & Engineering Technical Assistant (SETA) to accomplish technical writing duties in support of analytic-oriented studies (e.g., Capabilities Based Assessments (CBA)).
General Position Description:Serve as a technical writer for finalization of documentation for analytic studies initiatives to include Study Plans, analyses, assessments, and reports. Individual will review near-final drafts and edit/re-write as necessary to provide signature-ready documents. Support the DNDO Configuration Management (CM) process (i.e., monitoring, tracking, and coordinating CM activities). |
| Responsibilities: |
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Work with project team to structure and review draft reports. Serve as point of contact for report reviews, consolidation of comments/proposed changes, and comment adjudication.
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Assist in the finalization of plans, analyses, assessments and reports. Review near-final documents for consistency, readability, clarity, and understanding. As required, propose text changes and rewrite document sections to enhance consistency, readability, clarity, and understanding.
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Use Desktop Publishing or similar type software to improve the overall quality and appearance of APD analytic, scientific, and systems engineering-oriented documentation.
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Participate in development of draft documents to improve document consistency and quality.
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Participate in the development and drafting of senior level presentations. Provide support for the review and finalization of “high-impact” presentations, discussions, and project summaries.
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Perform technical reviews of other deliverables and products. Provide recommendations for product improvement or process enhancement, as applicable.
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Support the DNDO Configuration Management (CM) process. As technical writing responsibilities permit, monitor the implementation of CM policies, procedures, processes, and structures.
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Develop, maintain and administer SharePoint collaborative workspace to facilitate CBA related activities and improve coordination with broad Federal, State and local stakeholder community.
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Attend program reviews/site visits as requested.
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| Qualifications: |
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Excellent communication, written, and organizational skills.
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Demonstrated technical writing proficiency. Minimum 2 years technical writing experience.
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Experience editing technical documentation.
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Proficiency with Desktop Publishing or equivalent software.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs (MS-Project, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) and other required analytical software tools.
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Experience with MS SharePoint or similar collaborative tools.
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Ability to multi-task and respond to quick turn-around requests.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):
- 5 years technical writing experience.
- Clearance Level – TS.
- Knowledge of analytic, scientific, or systems engineering terminology or concepts
- Knowledge of civilian and/or military operations, terminology, or concepts associated homeland security, homeland defense, civil support, or weapons of mass destruction.
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Job Categories: Technical Editing and Technical Writer. Job Types: Full-Time.
