Aviation Technical Writer

Leidos • Des Moines, WA

140d • $105,000 - $124,000

About The Position

Leidos is looking for an Aviation Technical Writer - SRM in Des Moines, WA. The NISC contract has an opening for an Aviation Technical Writer. This position will support the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Western Service Center (WSC) in Des Moines, WA. The contractor will provide support to the Western Service Center Quality Control Group with promotion, implementation, education, facilitation, quality assurance, and general oversight of the Safety Risk Management (SRM) Program for changes affecting the National Airspace System (NAS).

Requirements

• BS degree and 8+ relevant experience OR Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Ability to obtain a Public Trust Security Clearance Suitability.
• Experience in writing, editing, proofreading and/or technical writing.
• Knowledge of SRM principles.

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience with the FAA and its systems.
• An in-depth understanding of SRM processes.
• Ability to learn processes quickly and apply them as needed.
• Ability to work with FAA experts and general public in a collaborative way.
• Experienced with MS Office suite of products.

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, review, edit, and deliver a draft Safety Risk Management Document with Hazards (SRMDH) or Safety Risk Management Document with No Hazards (SRMDNH) to the SRM Panel.
• Develop draft templates and work processes to be utilized for improvement of SRM practices.
• Communicate with panel members and subject matter experts (SME) to ensure the message and intent remains true throughout the review and editing process of SRMDs.
• Provide subject matter expertise to assist programs and analysis teams in conducting SRM support activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree