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Headquartered in McLean, VA, By Light supports defense, civilian, and commercial IT customers worldwide.\nCole Engineering Services (CESI), a By Light company, is recognized as a premier provider of modeling and simulation (M&S) training solutions to the Federal Government and industry. Since 2004, CESI has been at the forefront of developing, maintaining, and integrating simulation-based training, serious gaming, technical services, training and other support in live, virtual, constructive, and gaming (LVCG) domains. CESI also designs, builds and runs infrastructure, platforms, applications and processes that enable cyber training for the integrated multi-domain force. Our vision is to become a worldwide full spectrum LVCG and cyber training/analysis developer, integrator and services provider.\nPosition Overview\nProvides program and proposal support to accurately document data, graphs, procedures, presentations, etc. Candidate should have a foundation in writing technical documentation and manuals and be comfortable interacting with software engineers, development teams, customers, and users. The Technical Writer should have the ability to design and layout graphical product overviews and related marketing material.\nResponsibilities\nDevelop initial outline for any assigned technical document.\nReview and format Contract Data Requirement List (CDRL).\nDevelop and maintain program documentation for CESI and government training facilities:User’s Guide\nTraining System Support Document (TSSD)\nOperation and Maintenance (O&M) Manual\nTrainer Facility Report (TFR)\n\nPerform configuration management of assigned documents using available tools.\nDevelop and maintain PowerPoint or equivalent presentations for high level customers.\nMaintain and organize program materials in Confluence.\nAll other related duties as assigned.\nRequired Experience/Qualifications\nB.A. in English or Journalism, Technical Communications, or Professional Writing.\n3 or more years experience as Technical Writer in the Department of Defense industry.\nExcellent written and oral communication, grammar, and self-editing and interpersonal skills.\nAdvanced experience with Microsoft Office products; Adobe Acrobat; Visio and other graphics applications.\nProduce graphics and illustrations using Visio, including timing diagrams, block diagrams, and flow charts.\nClear communication skills with end-user to determine documentation and software needs.\nMust be organized, efficient, and accurate in work products.\nAbility to collect, organize, and clarify technical information in a clear, logical and concise manner.\nAbility to utilize technical engineering specifications and hands-on experience with custom applications to develop user documentation.\nAbility to use source control/configuration management tools such as Git.\nAbility to work in a fast-paced, engineering environment and to meet deadlines and work independently as well as part of a team.\nAbility to conduct peer reviews of documentation and solicit and incorporate feedback.\nAbility and drive to complete assignments on schedule.\nWrite using clear and concise language using proper English in a format understandable to the target audience (Users and Maintainers).\nPreferred Experience/Qualifications\nThe ability to obtain a SECRET to TOP SECRET security clearance. 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