Specialist, Technical Writer
About The Position
The Specialist, Technical Writing gathers, composes, and edits technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for warfighters. The role is part of a Technical Publications team that delivers publications for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment. The position collaborates with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand technical specifications and requirements, then turns complex technical concepts into clear documentation for end users. Documents may include illustrated parts catalogs, maintenance manuals, flight operation and mission systems documentation, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA), produced using Unstructured or Structured FrameMaker or other authoring software. Documentation must follow applicable industry standards and DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines. The Specialist communicates operational processes and procedures, coordinates with management on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables, and may manage projects or processes with general supervision. The role recommends system and process enhancements and works toward operational targets for assigned programs and projects. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Clearance.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and four years of prior technical writing experience in an aerospace-driven environment or defense industry; or 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.
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Self-motivated approach, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
Nice To Haves
- Active Secret Clearance.
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker, and Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with internal and external contacts 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.
- Research, compile, and structure technical information for documentation, including interpreting engineering principles, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
- Author and generate illustrated parts catalogs, maintenance manuals, flight operation and mission systems documentation, and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents using FrameMaker or other authoring software.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible documentation for end users.
- Ensure documentation complies with industry standards and applicable DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines.
- Coordinate with management on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
- May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
- Recommend enhancements to systems and processes.
- Work toward operational targets for assigned programs and projects.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
