Technical Data & Documentation Specialist

THOR Solutions, LLC•Panama City Beach, FL

1d•$32 - $42•Hybrid

About The Position

THOR Solutions is seeking a Technical Data & Documentation Specialist to support T-AKE-class ships by developing, managing, and maintaining technical data, documentation, and configuration records required for lifecycle sustainment. The specialist ensures shipboard systems have accurate, complete, and compliant technical information, including manuals, provisioning data, drawings, and change documentation. The role also supports obsolescence (DMSMS) analysis by updating documentation, tracking affected items, and ensuring technical data reflects current and future supportability requirements. This is a short-term position anticipated to last through approximately the end of June 2027, with the possibility of further work. The position may be performed remotely or in a hybrid arrangement from within commuting distance of a THOR office in Panama City, Florida (highly preferred), San Diego, California, or Virginia Beach, Virginia. Work is primarily desk and computer work in an office environment and may involve repetitive motion. The anticipated pay range is $32.21 to $42.30 per hour, with actual compensation based on factors including education, qualifications, and experience. Eligibility for a Secret security clearance is preferred; clearance is to be obtained after hire. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, and an existing Secret clearance is highly preferred.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED equivalent, or a relevant U.S. Navy technical school diploma or certification.
At least three to five years of experience in technical documentation, technical data management, configuration documentation, or ILS-related technical writing.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, specifications, and provisioning data.
Knowledge of naval or maritime systems, technical standards, and logistics documentation requirements.
Familiarity with document control principles, revision tracking, and configuration management practices.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication abilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Prior T-AKE, Navy, Coast Guard, or maritime industry documentation experience.
Experience with Navy or DoD documentation standards, such as S1000D, MIL-STDs, or NAVSEA documentation requirements.
Background in ILS, provisioning, DMSMS analysis, or technical data development.
Knowledge of Navy logistics and configuration systems, such as CDMD-OA, PMS, or technical manual systems.
Eligibility for a Secret security clearance, to be obtained after hire.
Existing Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

Develop, review, and maintain technical documentation for shipboard systems, including manuals, drawings, specifications, provisioning data, and required ILS deliverables.
Maintain technical data repositories with appropriate version control.
Validate documentation accuracy against configuration baselines, engineering drawings, vendor data, and OEM requirements.
Verify part numbers, NSNs, provisioning data, and deliverables for completeness and alignment with T-AKE and engineering authority standards.
Support audits, inspections, and readiness reviews by providing accurate, up-to-date technical documentation.
Track changes, obsolescence impacts, and configuration adjustments.
Coordinate with engineering, logistics, provisioning, and program office personnel to update technical data.
Prepare reports and status updates for documentation changes.