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Technical Writer (Full Scope Polygraph)

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc.
401(k)
United States, Maryland, Fort Meade
Apr 17, 2026
Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Technical Writer to join our team in Annapolis Junction, Maryland. Qualified candidates must be U.S. citizens with a TS/SCI clearance and Full Scope Polygraph. Responsibilities: Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation. Writes and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, configuration and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field, data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources. Assist in preparing and maintaining operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications. Understand basic concepts (to include basic grammar concepts), responsible for writing technical copy for various types of documents. Gather technical information and prepare written text. Maintain a current internal documentation library. Use multiple word processing and presentation tools such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Visio etc. Prepare and maintain operations documentation, user guides and manuals and technical publications. Work with developers to produce quality documentation and training materials. Work on all phases of documentation. Understand basic concepts and write technical copies for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity. Prepare reports, responses, and briefings targeted to a wide range of audiences. Coordinate layout and design of documents. Research highly technical subject matter and organizes information from multiples sources, and express technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers. Under general direction, write technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity. Apply concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources. Produce defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems. Interpret engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information. Produce technical documentation for Cryptologic programs or projects developing analytic tradecraft methodologies Apply technical manual standards to work products Provide expert oversight of technical writing and editing to all phases of acquisition and technical documentation for the Program, Project, or Contract Work independently preparing and maintaining highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures and methods Act as project leader for projects with complex or voluminous documentation and may provide or coordinate special documentation services as required Review work products of others for compliance with technical manuals. Required Qualifications:* 2 years' experience as a Technical Writer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required. Education Requirements: An Associate's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. 2 years of additional Technical Writer experience may be substituted for an Associate's degree. Clearance Requirements: * TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. The pay range for this position in MD is $100,000 to $175,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract ranges, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis. This posting will be renewed periodically until the position is filled. #LI-RC2 Interesting Work: Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security. Values: Our first core value is that employees come first. We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 100% Employee Owned: We have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers. It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year. Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year Flexible schedules 6% 401k match with immediate vesting up to $9k annually Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December) Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account Up to $10,000 in annual educational reimbursement Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan Track Record of Success: We have grown every year since our founding in 1993. Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide. For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com MTSI embraces nine core values including our first core value of Employees come first. Consistent with our Core Values, we are committed to Equal Opportunity, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. MTSI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with physical and/or mental disabilities.