Senior Technical Writer

Chenega Corporation•Port Hueneme, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Astraeus Operations (AO) is an SBA-certified 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business (SBD) subsidiary of the Chenega Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). We are a small business with large business capabilities due to our shared-services Program Management Office (PMO) structure. Through our ISO 9001:2015 certification, we can accomplish the full range of contract services including financial, human capital, recruiting, procurement, security, and technical resources to achieve contract mission requirements. As a result, our ‘small business – big capability’ dynamic benefits our clients through consistent communications and straight-lined workflows, ensuring our accountability to our clients for successful mission fulfillment. In plain terms, our clients gain a team that’s on the same page to achieve and support the client’s mission. We vigorously respond to clients’ requests without additional costs, delays, or inefficiencies that are often experienced with larger, more cumbersome organizations. AO is eligible for sole source, direct awards up to $100M for DOD and up to $25M for other federal agencies, without J&A. Astraeus is the easy button for a client wishing to take advantage of the rapid, agile, and flexible sole source procurement option. Combined with the shared PMO services, Astraeus offers highly competitive labor rates to fulfill day-to-day contract operations. The Senior Technical Writer will provide technical documentation support to Naval Facilities Engineering and Expeditionary Warfare Center (NAVFAC EXCW) in support of the DOW Lock Program.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
3+ years of experience as a Technical Writer specializing in physical security technology
Complete ASIS Assets Protection Course ™: Principles of Security (APC I) – may be taken after award as coordinated by COR.
Secret clearance
Ability to create, assimilate, and convey material in a concise and effective manner
Experience in creating document change packages in accordance with the Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation (JSM 5711.01)
Ability to develop multimedia and interactive content for use in presentations and web-based delivery
Knowledge of PAO standards and guidelines for report styles and procedures
Basic knowledge of Navy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) or similar types of programs
Working knowledge of MS Office suite
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams and clients

Nice To Haves

Still and Video photography skills desired
Graphic design, web content/layout editing, and Adobe Photoshop (or equivalent) skills highly desired
PowerPoint Presentation skills highly desired

Responsibilities

Review and provide update recommendations for the PSE directives, guidance, and specifications
Update user’s manuals as needed to help maintain Integrated Locking Devices (ILD) functionality.
Update Project Tracking Systems (PTS) user guides
Maintain the Security Facts Newsletter database, including preparing, editing, proofreading articles as required
Update and provide RDT&E reports
Create document change packages in accordance with JSM 5711.01C, Joint Staff Correspondence Preparation
Develop multimedia/interactive content for use in presentation or web-based delivery
Develop and maintain project, resource, and inventory tracking systems
Provide reports and executive summaries
Provide graphic art services supporting technical documentation, websites, electronic newsletters, and systems engineering
Demonstrate proficiency in technical writing/editing/proofreading skills
Ensure, images, logos and documents are current and meet government guidelines
Other duties as assigned