Technical Writer

At Credence, we support our clients’ mission-critical needs, powered by technology. We provide cutting-edge solutions, including AI/ML, enterprise modernization, and advanced intelligence capabilities, to the largest defense and health federal organizations. Through partnership and trust, we increase mission success for warfighters and secure our nation for a better future.

We are privately held, are repeatedly recognized as a top place to work, and have been on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list for the last 12 years. We practice servant leadership and believe that by focusing on the success of our clients, team members, and partners, we all achieve greater success.

Credence has an immediate need for Technical Writer at the journeyman level to support our Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) program. The Air Force Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) is an intelligence enterprise system, comprised of active duty, Air National Guard (ANG), and mission partner sites, interconnected by a robust communications infrastructure spanning the globe.

The technical writer shall provide technical writers with competencies to apply writing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject- matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to experts and other interested audiences. Technical writers may also apply writing skills and an understanding of the appropriate equipment and systems to the development of specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and test requirements of equipment and systems; or to the development of training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems.

This is a temporary assignment scheduled to continue through January 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension beyond that date.

• Technical writers, in addition to reporting research findings and agency decisions, articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected. The materials explain technical information in such a way as to make it clear without sacrificing thoroughness and accuracy.
• Technical writers make sure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.
• Technical writers typically use desktop publishing hardware (HW) to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.
• Technical writers may manage individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel. Technical writers and technical editors often make final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
• Technical writers prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments. They also may prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems. Technical writers use their knowledge of the language and methods used in the specialized field to understand and work with technical information.

Specific duties:

• • Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
  • Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
  • Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, medium, and audience
  • Writing material
  • Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
  • Preparing the material for publication.
  • Write technical directions on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications.
  • Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and PMs to establish technical specifications.
  • Study drawings, specifications, mock-ups, and product samples.
  • Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.
  • Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts.
  • Ensure document contents follow required formats.
  • Write clear and concise policies and procedures.
  • Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents.
  • Create table of contents and cite sources.
  • Submit copies to managers for feedback.
  • Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations.
  • Provide updates and different editions as necessary.

• Active top secret security clearance with sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) eligibility.
• Minimum Recommended Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and up to three (3) years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed.
  • OR, seven (7) years of directly related experience with proper certifications as described in the PWS labor category performance requirements, five (5) of which must be in the DoD.

Recommended Skills:

• Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team

Required Experience:

• Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment

This is a temporary assignment scheduled to continue through January 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension beyond that date.

Job may require the employee to be:

• In a stationary position 50% of the time
• Willingness to travel if required.
• Able to ascend/descend stairs as required
• Able to move equipment not to exceed 25 lbs. as needed.

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