Job Overview Job Title: Technical Writer Location: Stuttgart, Germany Job Responsibilities Trace Systems is seeking a cleared Technical Writer to provide expert level support to United States Africa Command (USAFRICOM). Your efforts will help ensure the engineering efforts at USAFRICOM J6 are accurately captured in detail, and will contribute directly to mission success. This position is on-site at Stuttgart, Germany with a 40 hours per week work schedule, Mon-Fri. Documenting the specifications, design, features, and operation of applications. Writing and editing user manuals, help systems and other technical documents. Designing and formatting documents using document-creation software. Interviewing developers and other technical resource personnel and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure the accuracy of all information presented. Creating training documentation. Managing updates and revisions to technical literature. Working with QA, Product Management, and Development teams. Researching and writing documentation for IT systems. Preparing technical presentations, security documentation, user guides, and official correspondence. Assisting with testing activities, maintaining file folders, taking and preparing technical minutes for meetings. Evaluate legacy documentation and restructure it according to a Standardized Documentation Architecture that includes Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Quick Reference Guides, and Checklists. Must be customer service-oriented and proactive in anticipating and resolving problems while maximizing efficient use of resources. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Security Clearance: An active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance. Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required. CompTIA Security (IAT Level II or greater). Must have substantial knowledge of the capabilities of computer systems and networks. Proven working experience in technical writing of software documentation. TESA eligibility. Desired Qualification ITIL v3 u2013 Foundation Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards Experience with DoD IT security requirements Excellent English writing, editing, proofreading skills Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures Education BA/BS 3 years recent specialized or AA/AS 5 years recent specialized or a major cert 7 years recent specialized or 9 years of recent specialized experience. Trace Systems Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation's security interests at home and abroadu2013u2013 whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies. To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text u2018tracejobsu2019 to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. jointracesystems Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.