Technical Writer

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United States of America
US - MD, Annapolis Junction
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R153207
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Information Technology
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When it comes to what you want in your career, if you can imagine it, you can do it at Parsons.  Imagine a career working with intelligent, diverse people sharing a common quest. Imagine a workplace where you can be yourself. Where you can thrive. Where you can find your next, right now. We’ve got what you’re looking for.

Job Description:

Are you ready to be part of a cutting-edge cybersecurity project that is making a huge impact on the security of DOD/Intel community? If you’re interested in leveraging and honing your technical writing and reporting skills as a part of a program team that gathers, distills, and provides critical insights into cybersecurity vulnerability assessments of mission-critical government systems, we have the ideal role for you to start your new career path at Parsons!

As part of our team, you'll get to leverage your Technical Writing Skills (while continuing to learn and improve your skills alongside our subject matter experts), to perform comprehensive technical writing tasks within a team of Systems Engineers, Software Engineers, and Intel Analysts supporting DCO (Defensive Cyber Operations) activities. Technical writers get matrixed into Project Teams to perform cyber hygiene and vulnerability assessments on major weapons and space systems.

Our team maintains a strong focus on our people first, mission-focused culture, while ensuring we also maximize your work happiness. We sponsor regular engagement events, including monthly tech talks, monthly technical leadership training), access to free online video training in a variety of cyber and technical topics, and more!  We leverage your future dreams and help select topics from our myriad of internal trainings, to build your customized career path to make Parsons the best place you've ever worked!

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Revise and complete deliverables on schedule

  • Maintain the current draft on the systems' Interlink SharePoint Page

  • Ensure the Strategic Cybersecurity Programs (SCP) Evaluation Report's language is complete, consistent, and clear.

  • Ensure SCP deliverables are developed using the most current SCP documentation standards

  • Serve as a SCP documentation SME to the Evaluation Team

  • Ensure all acronyms and abbreviations in the SCP evaluation Report are properly defined

  • Attend all status meetings with the SCP PMO

  • Communicate status, dependencies, risks and issues daily/weekly to the Evaluation Project Team Lead

  • Keep internal Confluence page and Configuration Item (CI) Log updated with the latest revision and location of SCP Evaluation Reports

  • Assemble Main Body and Annexes into Full Report

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • 6 years experience in production and/or editing of technical documents to include specific experience in writing for non-technical audiences (relevant degree in science, math, information systems, or engineering can be substituted for up to two [2] years of experience only)

  • Experience providing Technical Writing support within Engineering teams

  • Experienced user of the latest release of Microsoft Office (or equivalent) products

  • Additionally, in accordance with any particular task, the candidate shall have a combination of the following skills:

  • Ability to consolidate technical inputs and analyses, and produce a logical, understandable document

  • Ability to read and modify engineering drawings/specifications

  • Ability to interpret, absorb, and synthesize large quantities of engineering or technical information for non technical readers

  • Ability to enter technical studies, metadata, and data into relational databases

  • Ability to upload content onto websites using COTS web authoring tools

  • Ability to integrate existing graphics into documents using various COTS tools

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

  • Experience with latest release of Microsoft Office

  • Active TS/SCI + Polygraph  

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

  • 10 years’ experience providing Technical Writing support within System Engineering teams developing system vulnerability assessments and evaluations

  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM related field

INFESTED

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Top Secret SCI w/Polygraph

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range: 

$83,300.00 - $168,700.00

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company’s core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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OUR MISSION

We’re committed to delivering innovative infrastructure, defense and security solutions to enable a sustainable, safer, smarter and more connected world.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1944, Parsons Corporation, a digitally enabled solutions provider, is focused on creating the future of the defense, intelligence, and critical infrastructure markets. From Earth to outer space, we deliver tomorrow’s solutions today. Equipped with the capabilities required to take on any defense, intelligence, or critical infrastructure challenge, our agile, innovative, and disruptive approach enables us to deliver solutions at the speed of relevance.

Our people are our greatest asset. We strive to be an employer of choice that engages employees in the community and creates rewarding career paths to cultivate a resilient workforce that is ready for the future.

PARSONS IN CANADA

Parsons has contributed to major infrastructure projects in Canada since the 1940’s, helping to design and build many well-known landscapes across the country, including the Regina Bypass, Turcot Exchange, Kicking Horse Canyon, Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge, and the Edmonton Light Rail Transit. Our markets are diverse, including Bridge, Tunnel, Road and Highway, Aviation, Rail and Transit, Smart Vehicle Solutions, Smart Mobility, Integrated Delivery, Environmental Remediation, Mining and Reclamation, and Water/Wastewater, as well as serving numerous industrial clients. The Parsons’ signature stands out and our achievements have been recognized via numerous awards for innovation and quality, particularly in long-span bridges, complex brigles, and major road networks expansions. Our teams work across Canada in many provinces, including Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, British Columbia, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Northern Territories and the Yukon.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

2021 Forbes The Best Employers for Diversity Badge

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4 Continents

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75+ Years

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17,000+ Employees

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80+ Languages

COMPETITIVE BENEFIT OFFERINGS

Financial Wellness

We care about your financial wellbeing. Parsons offers competitive pay and retirement plans to help you build wealth for the future while giving you the flexibility to diversify your investments.

Work Life Harmony

Balance in life is important and time away from the office is imperative to allow you to refresh and focus your attention on the things that matter to you. Parsons supports your time away by providing paid time off and paid flexible holidays.

Career Development

We are committed to fostering the personal and professional growth of our employees. Develop and advance yourself though our comprehensive training, educational and mentorship programs.

Veteran Support

We provide Industry leading benefits to support veterans and active-duty members to provide security for you and your family by offering robust leave and benefits; including paid active-duty military leave and paid time off when transitioning back to civilian life.

Mind & Body

At Parsons we inspire healthier habits, heathier minds, and a healthier you through our wellness program. Participate in our weekly Meditation Mondays and Wellness Wednesdays. Wellness, at Parsons, is more than just your annual checkup.

Health

Health is not a one size fits all. At Parsons, we offer a robust Employee Assistance Program as well as comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans through large, national carriers with the choice of regional PPO, HDHP, or HMO networks.

Want to learn more about the benefits eligible for the Parsons’ location you are interested in? Connect with one of our recruiters for further detail.

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Parsons has a long-standing reputation as an industry leader in domestic and international engineering and construction projects. The company also has a solid history supporting federal government work.”

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