Specialist, Technical Writer
About The Position
The Specialist, Technical Writer gathers, composes, and edits technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for warfighters. The Technical Publications team provides quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment. The role involves researching technical information, collaborating with engineers and other stakeholders, and creating clear, accurate documentation for commercial and military programs. The writer ensures publications meet industry standards and applicable DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines. The position may involve managing projects or processes with general supervision and recommending system and process improvements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of prior technical writing experience in an aerospace-driven environment or the defense industry; or a graduate degree and two years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least eight years of such experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker, and Microsoft Office.
- Writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with contacts inside and outside the department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
- Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.
- Compile and structure researched technical information for documentation, including understanding engineering principles and reading schematics or wiring diagrams.
- Author or generate content for illustrated parts catalogs, maintenance manuals, flight operations and mission systems publications, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents using Unstructured or Structured FrameMaker or other authoring software.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation for end users.
- Ensure documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices and relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines, including ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C, and MIL-STD-37874.
- Work with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
- Recommend enhancements to systems and processes.
- Work to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
- Obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
