Sr Tech Writing Specialist/Editor
About The Position
As a Fleet Documentation Technical Writer/Editor team member at GDMS, you will be working in a team environment to create and maintain Fire Control System documentation products. These documents are critical for sailors to operate and maintain a complex submarine-based weapon system. The ideal candidate has experience working as an editor and adhering to multiple style guides, experience editing or authoring documentation in accordance with military standards, is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF, and has experience with XML based authoring standards such as S1000D and familiarity with complex US Navy strategic deterrent weapon control systems. They should also enjoy working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. However, we are willing to train the right candidate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience is required plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
- Department of Defense Secret security clearance is obtainable within a reasonable amount of time after hire.
- Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience working as an editor and adhering to multiple style guides
- Experience editing or authoring documentation in accordance with military standards
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe PDF
- Experience with XML based authoring standards such as S1000D and familiarity with complex US Navy strategic deterrent weapon control systems
- Enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Nice To Haves
- A hunger to learn new information quickly and handle increasing responsibilities with growing complexity.
- Experience interfacing with the Strategic Systems and/or Sea Systems Command government/contractor community.
- A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
- A clear interest in and understanding of the XML documentation development lifecycle for US military applications, including DTD, style sheets, and schema
Responsibilities
- Reviewing work products with to identify phrasing, grammar, and formatting defects
- Managing multiple projects concurrently while ensuring both quality standards and schedule are consistently met
- Developing and delivering documentation per MIL standards and in accordance with strict schedule
- Interfacing with local Navy Program Management Office (PMO) and the SP customer for approvals and deliveries
- Completing testing of procedural documentation in a simulated lab environment.
- Authoring electronic documentation using SGML/XML and learning coding standards
- Understanding and learning internal process documentation
- Investigating technical issues using drawings, verifying on lab equipment, researching within existing documentation (CR investigation process)
- Creating inputs based on technical information provided by engineering
- Coordinating and participating in lab shifts
- Ability to access and navigate external websites
- Understanding the use of internal tools and processes (CONDOR, JIRA, CMS, etc....)
- Communicating with SMEs and other GDMS personnel on issues and educating on GDMS processes and tools
- Utilizing checklists and process documents to ensure standards and requirements are met
- Understanding documentation updates being made and ability to explain what the changes are and why they are being made
- Understanding CUI requirements for documentation
- Understanding security processes and requirements
- Accurately record all hours worked
- Critical thinking and looking forward beyond the task at hand
- Being punctual and engaged
- Communicating effectively and efficiently
Benefits
- Opportunities for continuous learning and development
- Opportunity to work alongside talented engineers developing solutions that directly contribute to our nation’s security.
- Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work, if desired (9/80 schedule)
- Competitive benefits, including 401k matching, flex time off, paid parental leave, healthcare benefits, health & wellness programs, employee resource and social groups, and more.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
