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# Technical Writer at ARSIEM

- **Company:** ARSIEM
- **Location:** Columbia, MD
- **Compensation:** $102k–$114k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-06-26
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arsiem/d33bd349-4443-4ca3-a45a-6e2b196360a7

## Job description

## About ARSIEM Corporation

At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.

As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.

ARSIEM is currently looking for a Technical Writer. This position will support one of our Government clients in Columbia, MD.

## Responsibilities

- Develop polished executive briefs and infographics while working with senior leadership.
- 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 of 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.

## Minimum Qualifications

- Experience in either one of the following: security engineering, system/architecture modernization, sensing and monitor, crypto modernization, and threat intelligence.
- Eight (8) years of experience as a Technical Writer (TW) in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
- Four (4) years of additional technical writing experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.

Demonstrated Capabilities

- 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, prepares 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 copy 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, 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 standard NSA DS-89 to work products

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an active TS/SCI with a polygraph. You must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we are able to place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.

ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

## About ARSIEM

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: ARSIEM Corporation is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that delivers advanced IT consulting and cybersecurity solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Bootstrapped; no public funding rounds reported)
- **Headquarters**: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
- **Founded**: 2013
- **Founders**: R. Chuck Matthews (CEO)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: IT Services and IT Consulting, with a focus on cybersecurity, enterprise architecture, and software development.
- Target customers: U.S. Government, primarily the Department of Defense (DoD) and Intelligence Community agencies.
- Mission: To provide proven technology problem-solving expertise to its customers, delivering IT solutions with cybersecurity training, information security engineering, applications development, and more.

## Products & Services
- **Cyber Security Training & CNO (Computer Network Operations)**: Custom training programs for DoD personnel, including CNO analysis and development, penetration testing, and information assurance solutions.
- **Enterprise Architecture & Development**: Web-based solutions and system integration for organizing work products and accessing information, tailored to DoD and commercial markets.
- **Applications Development**: Custom software development, including embedded software, mobile applications (Android), and platform engineering.
- **Software Test & Evaluation**: Testing and validation services for mission-critical systems.
- **Information Security Engineering**: ISSE (Information Systems Security Engineer) services, incident management, and network-based systems analysis.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: Approximately 34 employees (as of 2026); headcount growth of +10.9% year-over-year.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Primary customer is the U.S. Department of Defense. Certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and HUBZone small business.
- **Growth Signals**: 59 active job postings (as of Sept 2026); LinkedIn followers grew 10.2% year-over-year; recent hiring of Skillbridge interns and specialized roles (AI Platform Engineer, Android CNO Developer).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep DoD & Intelligence Community Experience**: Leadership (CEO Chuck Matthews, President Keith Pabst) collectively have over 25 years of DoD and IC experience, including military service.
- **Niche Cybersecurity Expertise**: Specializes in hard-to-fill positions like CNO analysis, embedded development, and cyber training for combat readiness.
- **Small Business Agility with HUBZone & SDVOSB Certifications**: Eligible for sole-source and set-aside contracts, giving them a competitive edge in federal procurement.
- **High Employee Satisfaction**: 4.8/5.0 employer rating on LinkedIn (10 reviews), with perfect 5.0 for culture, 4.9 for compensation, and 4.8 for work-life balance.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding AI & Platform Engineering**: Recent job postings for AI Platform Engineer, AI Product Manager, and AI Engineer indicate a push into artificial intelligence solutions.
- **Talent Acquisition & Retention**: Offering competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement, and a $40,000 bonus incentive for senior software engineers in the past. Focus on hiring veterans and transitioning service members (Skillbridge internships).
- **Deepening Government Relationships**: Continuing to serve as a trusted partner to multiple agencies across the U.S. Government, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and operational readiness.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Employee reviews highlight a 5.0/5.0 culture rating, emphasizing a supportive, mission-driven environment with a focus on national security.
- **Benefits**: Competitive compensation, paid time off, tuition reimbursement (continuing education), 401(k) plan, short/long-term disability, life insurance, and medical/dental insurance.
- **Work Environment**: Most positions are on-site at locations in Maryland (Ft. Meade, Annapolis Junction) and Arlington, VA. Some telework opportunities may exist for software engineers (as noted in a LinkedIn post). The company is a recognized HIRE Vets Medallion Program employer.
- **Engineering Culture**: Strong emphasis on hands-on, mission-critical technical work (CNO, embedded systems, AI). The company supports professional development and certifications.

## Sources
1. [arsiem.com About](https://www.arsiem.com/about/)
2. [arsiem.com Careers](https://www.arsiem.com/careers/)
3. [arsiem.com Why ARSIEM](https://www.arsiem.com/why-arsiem/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/arsiem-corporation](https://linkedin.com/company/arsiem-corporation)
5. [jobs.lever.co/arsiem](https://jobs.lever.co/arsiem)

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