What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer I position at Kansas City National Security Campus?
The Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC), managed and operated by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies, is a premier advanced manufacturing facility that supports the safety, security, reliability and effectiveness of our nation's nuclear deterrent. With nearly 7,000 employees combined in Kansas City, Missouri, and Albuquerque, New Mexico, KCNSC protects our nation and allies by producing trusted national security products and services for the U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration.
We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.
Are you ready to do work that matters?
Summary
The technical writer position consists of developing and coordinating documentation for the implementation of technical and operational improvements for management and the customer. Responsibilities include researching, planning, designing, writing, formatting, editing, validating, and preparing for distribution a wide variety of technical documents, including manuals, procedures, quick reference guides, checklists, and forms used in support of mechanical, electrical/electronic, technical, and engineering activities. Candidate will work on teams to accomplish projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
What We Offer
We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:
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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.
All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs
If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.
If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at staffing@kcnsc.doe.gov.
Additional Information
We create innovative solutions to complex national security challenges, and lead with accountability, collaboration and an unwavering dedication to our mission and core values.
Are you ready to do work that matters?
Summary
The technical writer position consists of developing and coordinating documentation for the implementation of technical and operational improvements for management and the customer. Responsibilities include researching, planning, designing, writing, formatting, editing, validating, and preparing for distribution a wide variety of technical documents, including manuals, procedures, quick reference guides, checklists, and forms used in support of mechanical, electrical/electronic, technical, and engineering activities. Candidate will work on teams to accomplish projects.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist management in client-related technical and administrative matters.
- Research engineering design specifications, interview subject matter experts, and examine equipment as well as coordinate documentation effort from initial concept to final product.
- Create documentation from research. Develop detailed information by working with operators, technicians, engineers, and others as needed to support document creation.
- Identify and resolve documentation issues, related to procedures, concepts, organization, presentation, and usability; propose solutions to stakeholders.
- Create and revise documents to be consistent with established, customer-directed document format and quality style guides.
- Ensure consistency in presentation, tone, and style. Verify documents are complete, concise, clear, and that appropriate grammar and format is used.
- Work independently with relevant customers to develop documented procedures with minimal manager supervision.
- Evaluate customer technical and operational objectives and programs.
- Negotiate with stakeholders to create and meet recommended project timelines.
- Actively participate on project teams, to include recommending and implementing changes to the procedure development manual.
- Completes other tasks and duties such as customer meeting support, based off the needs of the business.
- Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or appropriate technical discipline or 2 additional years of direct work experience in a technical writing position.
- Ability to travel up to 15% of the time
- Ability to work remote, hybrid, or on-site as directed by management and is determined by the needs of the business.
- Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.
- United States Citizenship
- Ability to obtain and maintain, if required for position, a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations).
- Exceptional attention to detail, writing, editing, formatting, and proofreading skills.
- Three or more years of experience using Microsoft Word.
- 1 years of experience using Adobe Acrobat.
- At least one year of experience in technical documentation.
- Competent computer skills and experience in authoring documents, to include some multimedia enhancement.
- Experience conducting content interviews for document development.
- Prefer experience interacting with Government agencies.
- Provide writing sample upon interview.
What We Offer
We are focused on attracting, hiring and retaining talented people who power our mission. Our robust total rewards package recognizes performance, fuels development and supports flexibility. Key features include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Industry leading 401(k) match
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional Certification & License Programs
- Mission driven culture
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We are required by the Department of Energy (DOE) to conduct a pre-employment drug test and background review, including checks of references, credit, law enforcement records and employment/education history. Applicants must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE Q-level security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Dual citizenship may affect clearance eligibility.
All employment offers are contingent on a federal background investigation. Substance abuse, illegal drug use, falsified information, criminal activity, serious misconduct or other indicators of untrustworthiness may result in denial or loss of clearance and termination of employment.
Honeywell Aerospace is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status and any other protected class under state or federal law.
National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) Requirements For MedPEDs
If you have a medical portable electronic device (MedPED) — such as a pacemaker, defibrillator, drug‑releasing pump, hearing aids or diagnostic equipment used to measure or monitor body functions — you may be required to meet NNSA security requirements if employed by us.
If you have a MedPED and are selected for an on-site interview, additional steps may be required to ensure compliance with NNSA security requirements before your interview date.If you require a reasonable accommodation to submit an application, please send an email to our Reasonable Accommodation Support Team at staffing@kcnsc.doe.gov.
Additional Information
- Job ID: 5816
- Category: Communications
- Level of Experience:
- Posting Location: New Mexico Operations 2540 Alamo SE Albuquerque, NM, 87106
- Remote Eligibility: On-Site
- Travel Required: 0-10%
- Approved Work States: NM
- Hourly/Salary: Salary
- Division: K00
- Department: KEA