Senior Technical Writer - Ability to Obtain a Secret Clearance

Looking for: A Sr. Technical Writer to join our team in Washington, DC to help support the United States Coast Guard and our Ship Design Group!

As a Senior Technical Writer you will:

• Work within the Maritime Lifecycle Readiness Division to provide engineering support to the United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center.
• Join a well-established team that gives you the opportunity to grow.
• Receive robust benefits package that includes our  Employee Stock Ownership Plan!
• Be a part of an empowered accountability culture where each employee-owner has a meaningful stake in the future success

A week in the life of a Senior Technical Writer:

• Plan, develop and execute acquisition related policies, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the USCG Offshore Patrol Cutter (OPC) Ship Design Team
• Develop and document internal/external business processes and contract requirements at all stages of a program’s life cycle.
• Deliver high quality documentation summarizing complex technical concepts in an easily understandable format. 
• Develop high-level reports and presentations for briefing Program Managers and senior leadership on all elements of acquisition program performance with quantitative analysis and recommendations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance

At least 5 years of experience in:

• In writing and reviewing technical engineering documents.

Founded in 1975, AMERICAN SYSTEMS is one of the largest employee-owned companies in the United States. We are a government services contractor focused on delivering Strategic Solutions to complex national priority programs with 100 locations worldwide. Through our focus on quality, strong cultural beliefs, and innovation we deliver excellence every day.

Company Awards:

• Forbes National Best Midsize Companies 
• Energage National Best Workplaces, National 
• Washington Post Best Workplaces

Veteran Hiring Awards:

• GOLD AWARD by U.S. Department of Labor Hire Vets Medallion
• BEST FOR VETS EMPLOYER by Military Times
• TOP 10 MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER by MilitaryFriendly.com

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners.  The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100-,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law.  AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans (including ESOP and 401k), insurance programs, and education and training assistance.