Technical Writer-Editor (Auto/It)

TACOM • Warren, MI

3d

About The Position

This position is located at the U.S. Army Tank-Automotive & Armaments Command, Program Manager Light Armored Vehicles Office. The office is a U.S. Marine Corps Board Select O-6 program staffed by Department of the Army acquisition professionals and directly supports the Portfolio Acquisition Executive Marine Corps. The Technical Writer-Editor supports the Program Manager’s Office and current, near-term, and future Light Armored Vehicle systems. The role develops and manages technical publication content and the Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM), including its data layers, content, and functionality. It uses sustainment software and Epic Editor and establishes quality assurance from content development through IETM integration. The position is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce role aligned with the Logistics Career Program. The selectee must meet Life Cycle Logistics certification requirements within 48 months of entering on duty. A Secret security clearance is required, or the incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain one. The position requires up to 10% temporary duty or business travel and submission of an annual OGE-450 financial disclosure. It requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent); education cannot substitute for experience. The position may be filled as a temporary appointment not to exceed one year, with possible extensions, although the announcement also indicates that multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) in the Federal service.
• Experience developing technical publication data, including tasks, tables, narratives, and information concerning wheeled combat vehicle operation, maintenance, repair parts, special tools, depot maintenance work requirements, and I-Type technical, lubrication, supply, and modification instruction documents.
• Experience reviewing reports, changes in operating or maintenance practices, user change requests, obsolescence migration or integration, engineering change proposals, and policy decisions affecting technical publications or IETM management, content, or functionality.
• Experience establishing layered quality assurance of technical publication data from development through IETM integration.
• Experience correcting technical publication content, including updating NSNs and part numbers, rerouting hyperlinks, supplying missing data, and integrating technical illustrations.
• Must meet Life Cycle Logistics certification requirements within 48 months of entering on duty.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Must submit an OGE-450 financial disclosure upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
• Must meet the applicable employment-authority eligibility category and provide supporting documentation.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Education cannot be substituted for the required experience.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously completed with the Army.

Responsibilities

• Support the Program Manager’s Office for current, near-term, and future Light Armored Vehicle systems as a technical writer-editor.
• Develop technical publication specifications using writing and editing skills and an understanding of relevant hardware, firmware, and software.
• Manage Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle technical publications and the Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) in which they reside.
• Manage all layers of data associated with IETM content and functionality.
• Review reports, changes in operating and maintenance practices, user comments, engineering change proposals, and policy decisions that may affect technical publications or IETM management, content, or functionality.
• Enter technical publication data into the IETM using its sustainment software application and Epic Editor.
• Develop and apply quality assurance criteria, procedures, and policies for technical publications and the IETM.
• Establish and maintain layered quality assurance of technical publication data from development through IETM integration.
• Provide technical assistance to contractor technical publication writers to help ensure data meet contract specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor technical communications and business management trends to identify techniques for improving division procedures, methods, equipment, and management controls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized.
• Relocation and recruitment incentives may be offered if in the best interest of the Federal Government.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed