FMS Technical Writer

E. L. Blake • Hill Air Force Base, UT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Technical Writer Location: Hill AFB, UT | Full-Time | Salary: $60,000 – $77,000 annually E.L. Blake Corporation (ELB) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering mission-critical operational and technical support to the U.S. Department of Defense. With a focus on U.S. Air Force Mission Planning systems, ELB provides highly skilled personnel and solutions that ensure system accuracy, operational readiness, and mission success across global environments. Position Overview ELB is seeking an experienced FMS Technical Writer to support Mission Planning systems for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) programs. This role is responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality technical documentation that directly supports system implementation, sustainment, and operational use. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in technical writing within a military or aerospace environment, combined with the ability to validate documentation against real-world system configurations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring documentation accuracy, usability, and compliance in support of international mission partners.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Experience developing and maintaining technical documentation in a military, defense, or aerospace environment
• Familiarity with Technical Orders (TOs), system documentation, or similar structured formats
• Ability to validate technical procedures through hands-on interaction with systems or software
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with technical teams
• Familiarity with FMS programs, ITAR, or Foreign Disclosure processes
• Proficiency with technical authoring tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker or similar)

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting USAF Mission Planning systems or similar operational systems
• Experience supporting system deployment, configuration, or sustainment activities
• Background in documentation quality assurance or configuration management
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve inconsistencies or technical gaps

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical documentation supporting Mission Planning systems, including system guides, operational instructions, and configuration documentation
• Validate documentation through direct system interaction to ensure accuracy against live and fielded configurations
• Identify and resolve discrepancies between documentation and system behavior or fielded environments
• Ensure documentation meets applicable standards, compliance requirements, and program expectations
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, testers, and program personnel to ensure technical accuracy and consistency
• Maintain version control and configuration integrity across all documentation
• Ensure documentation is clear, usable, and aligned with operational requirements

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Responsible Time Off (RTO) – flexible time off policy designed to support work-life balance while meeting mission requirements
• 40 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid basic life insurance
• Access to additional leave programs, including parental and medical leave support
• Professional development and growth opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed