Senior Technical Writer
MANTECH•Chesapeake, VA
•$49,100 - $82,500•Onsite
About The Position
MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Senior Technical Writer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA. This position is onsite. MANTECH is dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions, and has been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense since 1968. This role involves contributing to exciting opportunities in areas such as Cybersecurity, IT, and Data Analytics.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or GED
- 4+ years of technical writer experience
- Knowledge or understanding in mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering
- Experience in the development of technical documents and manuals to specified military standards
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically MSWord
- U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Arbortext 8.3 and above.
- Understanding of SGML
- Knowledge of the military, commercial and recreational marine industry in boats under 200 feet
- Working knowledge of Google Office Products
- Experience in Quality Assurance of technical documentation
Responsibilities
- Research, analyze, and verify technical data to bring manuals to required standards ensuring accuracy of information
- Communicate with appropriate departments and coordinate production and distribution of materials
- Conduct parts research for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
- Interface with customer personnel, vendors, and military personnel
- Revise or write standardized material for manuals, instruction books and related technical publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment
- Receive technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes, manuals containing operating procedures, detailed manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data related to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment
- Access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- short-term and long-term Disability
- Retirement and Savings
- Learning and Development opportunities
- wellness programs
- other optional benefit elections
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
High school or GED
