Technical Communicator

Mercer University • Warner Robins, GA

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About The Position

Mercer Engineering Research Center (MERC), a research institute of Mercer University, provides high quality engineering, scientific, and technical support services to both government and private industry customers. The Aircraft Directorate, comprised of Fixed and Rotary Wing is currently seeking qualified candidates for the Technical Communicator position. The Technical Communicator develops technical report content, graphics, publications, proposals, and training documentation. The Technical Communicator provides editorial reviews for publications and reports, develops/maintains content style guides and rubrics, and supports software evaluation/testing under the supervision of the Technical Director.

Requirements

• US Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.
• An undergraduate degree in Technical Communication
• Requires high degree of proficiency and knowledge of personal computers.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the use of specified office automation packages, such as Microsoft Office, to include spreadsheet/database applications, graphics applications, and desktop publishing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in technical editing is desired.

Responsibilities

• Develops technical reports to include articles, tables, graphics, modules, and tasks.
• Develops proposals and white papers under the direction of the proposal capture manager.
• Creates and edits manuals and source data using Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Microsoft Office Suite, and other Government-specific software tools.
• Generates, completes comprehensive edits, and supports final release of proposal content and marketing material.
• Develops and maintains style guides and rubrics in support of report publication.
• Complies with all Executive Director approved MERC-wide policies and procedures.
• Participates in Technical Interchange Meetings with customers.
• Supports configuration control for project documentation and communication.

Benefits

• MERC offers a generous benefits package including health and dental insurance, retirement, tuition reimbursement, vacation/sick leave accrual, and holiday pay.
• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and  so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees