Operational / Technical Documentation Specialist

JRC Careers • Dahlgren, VA

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About The Position

JRC is seeking an experienced Operational / Technical Documentation Specialist for its SE&I team. The specialist will develop, maintain, and support mission-critical operational and technical documentation for Strategic Weapons Systems (SWS), submarine weapon systems, and other strategic combat platforms. The role calls for experience creating complex technical documentation, translating engineering and business requirements into clear user guidance, and supporting documentation for strategic, combat, and weapons systems. It also requires expertise in documentation development, Microsoft Office applications, and knowledge of U.S. Navy strategic weapons operations, procedures, and fleet documentation.

The specialist will plan and manage documentation across the system lifecycle, produce operational, maintenance, programming, and user-support materials, and maintain documentation repositories as engineering changes and operational requirements evolve. The role involves working with engineers, program managers, fleet personnel, and subject matter experts to ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, controlled, and compliant with applicable standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) from an accredited college or university in a technical, engineering, scientific, or related discipline; or demonstrated subject matter expertise in operational/technical documentation functions and applications (minimum 4–5 years depending on experience level); or U.S. Navy operational experience at the E4 level or higher (Journeyman) or E7 level or higher (Senior).
• Active Secret clearance or a Secret Clearance or higher held within the last two years.
• Demonstrated expertise preparing, maintaining, and managing technical, systems operation, user, programming, user-support, operational-procedure, and maintenance documentation.
• Strong ability to translate technical and business specifications into clear operational and user documentation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of standard technical writing principles, documentation practices, and documentation lifecycle management.
• Advanced proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Project.
• Experience developing, maintaining, or utilizing SSBN Operating Procedures, Standard Maintenance Procedures, Casualty Procedures, Corrective Maintenance Procedures, Strategic Weapons System reference documentation, SLBM Fire Control Systems, Tomahawk Weapons Control Systems, SSBN Weapons Systems operations, or direct fleet documentation support.

Nice To Haves

• Prior U.S. Navy submarine or strategic weapons systems experience.
• Experience supporting Strategic Weapon Systems (SWS) documentation programs.
• Familiarity with fleet documentation standards and configuration management processes.
• Strong understanding of strategic, combat, and weapons system operations.
• Excellent technical writing, editing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with engineering, operational, and military stakeholders.
• Thorough understanding of strategic weapons systems and the documentation supporting their operation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of targeting, operational, maintenance, training, and technical documentation requirements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and document quality.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts simultaneously while meeting project deadlines.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to technical and operational audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, maintain, and update operational, technical, and user documentation supporting strategic, combat, and weapon systems.
• Prepare documentation related to programming, systems operation, maintenance, and end-user support.
• Translate engineering, business, and system specifications into accurate, user-friendly technical documentation.
• Plan, organize, and manage documentation development efforts throughout the system lifecycle.
• Create and maintain operational procedures, standard maintenance procedures, casualty procedures, corrective maintenance procedures, and associated technical reference materials.
• Ensure documentation accuracy, consistency, configuration control, and compliance with applicable military and organizational standards.
• Support documentation for targeting, operational, training, maintenance, and system readiness activities.
• Collaborate with engineers, program managers, fleet personnel, and subject matter experts to capture technical information and develop comprehensive documentation.
• Use Microsoft Office applications to develop complex reports, manuals, procedures, presentations, and documentation packages.
• Maintain documentation repositories and ensure timely updates to reflect engineering changes and operational requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Employee benefits program supporting team members' well-being and success
• Opportunity to contribute to high-profile Department of Defense programs and make a positive impact
• Collaborative work environment where teamwork, creativity, and innovation thrive
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time