Technical Writer

Job Title: Technical Writer

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: Secret

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 25%

What You’ll Get to Do

For this Technical Writer position, you will be responsible for producing, proof-reading, editing, and formatting technical documentation to include design specifications, manuals, on-line help, procedures, plans, and proposals.

You will:

· Edit and format information for consumption through various media channels to include printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points.

· Write technical [prototype] manuals, training manuals, and standard operating procedures for prototypes undergoing CONOP development.

· Ensure that Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are prepared and delivered for assigned projects that reach the prototype or low-rate production stages of development. Assist in the development of the TDP.

· Create and maintain basic briefs for various prototype devices and coordinate test event support and participate in planning meetings.

· Prepare and deliver Test Plans and Test Results for both functional and operational tests for assigned projects.

· Travel as needed to support test events. The contractor shall operate test units, monitoring devices, and associated equipment.

· Interact with and coordinate prototype and low-rate production with external parties tasked with producing units for assigned projects.

· Provide routine status updates and communicate urgent matters involving production issues to management and other stakeholders in a timely manner via phone, email, or other normal communication methods.

· Manage inventory documentation for ordering and incoming material, and general organization of lab inventory.

· Write lab SOPs for equipment, including Hazard Analysis of procedures. These are standard Crane SOPs and written to that standard.

· Obtain and maintain certification in Hazard Analysis and Non-Ordnance SOP Writing via NSWC Crane offered training.

· Demonstrate competent writing and oral communication skills.

· Be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with technical concepts and terminology.

· Focus on end-user’s needs and ensure the documentation is intuitive and easy to follow. Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback for continuous documentation improvement.

· Manage documentation lifecycle and maintain documentation product updates/changes. Archive outdated documents and ensure the latest versions are readily available.

· Utilize documentation tools and software to create and manage documents. Incorporate multimedia elements (videos, images, diagrams) to enhance understanding if/when applicable.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications

• A-BET accredited Bachelor’s Degree in STEM / technical / engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a position requiring STEM / technical / engineering expertise
• Eligibility for a SECRET clearance.

· Experience prepping TDPs

· Experience with Hazard Analysis

• Excellent technical writing and data presentation skills
• Track record of complex problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to think analytically and independently
• Team orientated
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in written form
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently

These Qualifications Would Be Nice to Have

• 5-10 years technical writing experience or other related technical field
• Existing experience producing technical documentation for projects on IAC MAC task orders
• Experience in a technical writing position working with IAC MAC customers
• Experience in DoD customer relations and technical writing
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)
• Active minimum Secret clearance

Pay: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Experience:

• Technical Writing: 4 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $120,000