Configuration Management / ILS Analyst

Sayres Defense • Virginia Beach, VA

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About The Position

The Technical Writing Specialist develops, validates, and sustains technical manuals and related technical documentation for small boats and combatant craft. The position authors SGML/XML-based technical data in compliance with NAVSEA and DoD specifications, manages technical manual repositories, and ensures configuration, maintenance, and logistics data consistency across all published products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Logistics, or related field or relevant direct military experience in lieu of degree
• 3–8 years of experience authoring technical manuals for Navy or DoD platforms
• Proficiency with Arbortext Editor and SGML/XML authoring environments
• Knowledge of MIL-DTL-24784 series, MIL-PRF-32216A, and TM DIDs
• Familiarity with MBPS and Navy digital technical data repositories
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and maintenance documentation
• Strong technical writing, editing, and document control skills
• US Citizen
• Active secret clearance or ability to obtain

Responsibilities

• Author and edit technical manuals using Arbortext and SGML/XML environments
• Ensure compliance with MIL-DTL-24784 series, MIL-PRF-32216A, and applicable DIDs
• Perform parts research and review engineering drawings and BOMs
• Manage TM storage and access within MBPS repositories
• Acquire and validate COTS technical manuals for government acceptance
• Support NTSP and MPT development and related training documentation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees