Technical Writer/Editor III
About The Position
The Technical Writer/Editor III writes, maintains, and prepares technical documents for high-frequency active sonar systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory (ATL). The role supports project leads as a primary or supporting writer on multiple projects, producing and maintaining technical user guides, operation and maintenance manuals, and other documentation in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats. It also maintains assigned GitLab issues and supports revision control practices, documentation, and tools. The position participates in testing and verification of sonar components, as needed, in office and field environments to develop and validate technical documentation. It also contributes to peer editing and publishing, participates in the documentation team's internal IT working group, and supports the management of IT resources, processes, and internal documentation. Photography and videography support, including capturing and editing multimedia content, may also be required. Other related functions may be assigned. The position is based at the Pickle Research Campus and has a 40-hour weekly schedule. Standard office conditions apply, with possible weekend, evening, and holiday work and possible interstate or intrastate travel. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and meet the applicable eligibility requirements for access to classified information; a government security investigation and criminal history background check may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in English, technical writing, or a similar field.
- At least three years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
- Strong organizational skills and focus.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Ability to work under pressure and accept supervision.
- Ability to work independently and with peers, clients, and management.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information at the level appropriate to the project's requirements; selected applicants are subject to a government security investigation.
- Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in English, technical writing, or a similar field.
- Prior military or related government documentation development experience.
- Eligibility for immediate access to classified information.
- At least six years of professional or technical writing/editing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to produce software, hardware, or technical documentation.
- Experience writing hardware assembly, maintenance, and/or operation procedures.
- Experience writing user guides and/or operating procedures.
- Experience creating, maintaining, or adhering to an internal style guide.
- Experience with or knowledge of photo and video editing software tools and techniques.
- Experience with or knowledge of authoring tools such as MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word.
- Experience with or knowledge of source control tools such as GitLab and Microsoft Azure DevOps.
- Knowledge of source integration strategies (SIS) or configuration management (CM) for documentation.
- Knowledge of HTML, XML, CSS, and other markup languages.
- Some understanding or familiarity with Linux.
- Demonstrated knowledge of or ability to express and present key principles.
Responsibilities
- Write, maintain, and prepare technical documents for high-frequency active sonar systems in the Advanced Technology Laboratory.
- Support project leads as a primary or supporting writer on multiple projects.
- Write and maintain technical user guides, operation and maintenance manuals, and other documents in HTML, PDF, and Microsoft Word formats.
- Maintain assigned GitLab issues.
- Participate, as needed, in testing and verification of sonar components in office and field environments to develop and validate technical documentation.
- Participate in peer editing and publishing processes.
- Support the development and management of revision control practices, documentation, and tools.
- Participate in the documentation team's internal IT working group and support management of IT resources, processes, and internal documentation.
- Provide photography and videography support, including capturing and editing multimedia content as needed.
- Perform other related functions as assigned.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
- Retirement contributions
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
