What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at Strata-G Solutions?
At Strata-G, we know it takes talented and dedicated people to deliver solutions for a greater cause, and we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. We are a growing, dynamic organization offering diverse challenges to innovative professionals.
We're looking for a skilled Technical Writer to support U.S. Army weapon system programs across the full lifecycle-from design and production through fielding, sustainment, and depot maintenance.
In this role, you'll work closely with Engineering, Logistics, Configuration Management, and Field Support Teams to ensure technical documentation is accurate, compliant, and usable by Soldiers, maintainers, and depot personnel.
What You'll Do
Technical Manual Development & Updates
- Develop, update, and maintain Army Technical Manuals (TMs), including Operator, Field Maintenance, Depot Maintenance, and IPB content
- Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-40051 (IADS/XML) and MIL-HDBK-2361
- Produce deliverables in required formats, including XML/SGML source files, graphics, style sheets/FOSIs, DTD artifacts, and final IADS/PDF outputs
- Translate engineering data (drawings, schematics, TDPs, ECPs, software changes) into clear, accurate content for operators and maintainers
- Develop and maintain Maintenance Operation Work Requirements (MOWs) and Depot Work Maintenance Requirements (DWMRs)
- Ensure compliance with MIL-PRF-63002M, Army logistics standards, and sustainment requirements
- Participate in TM validation events at contractor or government facilities
- Conduct hands-on walkthroughs of maintenance, PMCS, troubleshooting, and system administration procedures
- Incorporate redlines and revision-controlled updates
- Support Government verification activities in accordance with AR 25-30, AMC Pam 25-31, and program guidance
- Prepare and submit validation reports per DI-TMSS-81819
- Ensure TM content aligns with ILS and provisioning products, including PPL, ARL, LLTIL, LORA, FMECA, MTA, and sparing recommendations
- Incorporate updates from EDFP, Logistics Product Data changes, and material master updates
- Coordinate with provisioning teams to ensure accurate SMR codes, parts lists, and maintenance allocation
- Support documentation for fielding activities and New Equipment Training (NET)
- Update manuals and job aids based on field feedback and hardware/software changes
- Assist with depot-level repair documentation and special tool updates
- Track and implement updates from ECPs, baseline changes, provisioning updates, and Government review comments
- Maintain version control and compliance with all CDRLs and DID requirements
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, English, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field or equivalent DoD technical writing experience
- 5 years developing Army or DoD Technical Manuals
- Experience supporting TM validation and verification events
- Experience with depot-level maintenance publications and ILS artifacts
- Strong ability to interpret engineering data, provisioning outputs, and LSA products
- Active Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting an Army weapon system program
- Familiarity with provisioning standards and products, including:
- GEIA-STD-0007
- EDFP, LPD, LSA-030, ARL
- Knowledge of maintenance levels (O/I/D), SMR codes, and logistics data systems
- Experience supporting NET or fielding events