This position may be filled prior to the posted deadline. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Technical/ Scientific Writer to support KITS and our government customer in Annapolis, MD. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.     Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement.   The Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) is a unique regional partnership that is responsible for the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay. CBPO partners include the states of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Delaware, New York, West Virginia and District of Columbia as well as other Federal Agencies and Universities. The US Environmental Protection Agency represents the Federal Government in an effort to protect the Chesapeake Bay and better coordinate water quality and restoration efforts throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The Chesapeake Bay Program Office (CBPO) Data Center is the focal point for supporting the development of critical decision support tools, the data sharing enterprise and supporting scientific computing across the partnership. Background: Koniag Government Services (KGS), an Alaskan Native Corporation, that staffs EPA Data Center at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office has an immediate need for a skilled Technical and Scientific Writer to document various elements of an important and widely used modeling platform known as the Chesapeake Assessment and Scenario Tool (CAST). This web-based modeling tool is a nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment load (pollutant) estimator tool that streamlines environmental planning and can be used to answer questions about the effect of different BMPs (Best Management Practices) on water quality. Users specify a geographical area, and then select best management practices (BMPs) to apply for that area. CAST builds the scenario and provides estimates of nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment load reductions. The cost of a scenario is also provided so that users may select the most cost-effective practices to reduce pollutant loads. It is planned that the CAST Application will undergo further development with added tools to include a spatially enabled visualization feature. These enhancements will provide spatially explicit estimates and data that will help CAST be understood, used and supported by partners and stakeholders with a wide range of technical knowledge. The Technical Writer will work closely with Water Quality Scientists, Software Developers, Stakeholders and also work along-side modelers to update documentation of a GIS-based version of CAST that incorporates spatially explicit data that would allow users to refine their planning to target other data. Some initial tasks will include updates to and revisions of the CAST website by detailing modernized resources and improved analytical tools. With this improved documentation, partners will gain deeper insight into model results, explore scenarios with greater confidence, and support more informed decision making across jurisdictions. The Technical Writer will also modernize CAST’s user experience through coordinated upgrades that will document support tools and visual analytical tools. Work will include overhauling user guides and self-help resources; reorganizing and updating model documentation to improve discoverability; and refreshing CAST’s visualization components-including charts, mapping functions, and comparison tools-to deliver more intuitive, interactive, and accessible scenario outputs that better support decision making. Work shall be coordinated with various CBPO stakeholders, including data analysts, jurisdictional power users, and coordinated through the Clean Water Goal Team and its workgroups. The successful candidate could also undertake other Technical Writing duties throughout the CBPO Data Center to: Transform complex environmental science into clear, usable reports for other data consumers, Chesapeake Bay restoration stakeholders, and the public at-large. Explain scientific topics by translating data from computer models and water quality testing into clear and usable facts. Update and revise existing information with the CBPO Data Center content management system that provides information to Chesapeake Bay Program partners, technical issues related to Best Management Practices, Watershed Model processes, and other watershed management strategies. Update and revise existing information with the CBPO Data Center content management system that provides information about Koniag developed and maintained applications for environmental data dissemination, water quality, and general business applications.   Other Technical Writing Duties within the CBPO Data Center: Updating/maintaining various IT Documentation pages Chesapeake Center for Collaborative Computing (C4) Administrative Section CBPO Organization and Structure of Network/Infrastructure areas CBPO Data Center Application Architecture and Standards Development Team Processes and Standards Software Configuration Management General Application Development Portfolio Technology Roadmap Strategy   Relevant and Desired Skills: The ability to communicate complex information that is action-oriented to help readers understand a concept Understanding audience awareness and having the ability to tailor the depth, language, and structure of concepts. Use simple, direct language and quantitative metrics. The ability to organize documents cleanly and clearly. Maintain uniform and consistent terminology, abbreviations, and formatting styles.   Education and Experience: Candidate must have a BA/BS degree. Must also have 3-5 years of experience in a relevant field (or fields) such as: Information Systems, Environmental Science/Services, Environmental Monitoring, GIS/Geospatial Sciences/Mapping, Environmental Management (compliance, sustainability), Data Analysis/Data Science, Water Quality/Conservation.   Successful candidate is subject to a background investigation by the government and must be able to meet the requirements to hold a position of public trust.  Must speak fluent English   Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.   The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply for a position on our website, please get in touch with Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodations.   Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com.   Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352

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