Technical Writer I

Arcata Associates•Las Vegas, NV

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Writer I plans, designs, writes, edits, and proofreads documents such as correspondence, contract deliverables, manuals, proposals, and various company policies, plans, forms, and procedures in support of the contract. This role involves monitoring the in-house production flow of documents from inception to distribution, identifying and correcting problem areas, and interfacing with engineers and technical professionals. The writer will provide guidance on graphics, quality, coverage, format, and style when editing documentation, ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, and consistency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other appropriate computer software is required, along with the ability to investigate and implement improved electronic documentation methods. A digital tracking system for documentation processing and quality assurance checks for all deliverables are also key responsibilities. Adherence to military, contract, and local standards and specifications is essential for producing near error-free documentation. The role requires the ability to read and interpret engineering documentation, maintain focus and attention to detail while managing multiple documents with changing priorities, and complete additional projects as assigned. Active team participation and contribution to departmental goals, along with utilizing time management and organizational skills for personal data tracking and reporting, are expected. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Excellent written and oral communication skills
Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook)
Integrated software applications
Organizational skills
Ability to perform detail-oriented work
A professional attitude
Ability to use the Internet and other commonly used electronic communication tools
Proper English grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation
Knowledge of modern business office procedures, including filing systems and business correspondence
Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance
Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications
Time management skills
Ability to multitask
Maintain focus
Ability to work under deadlines and with distractions

Nice To Haves

Limited travel that takes many hours to reach remote locations and may be over rough terrain.

Responsibilities

Monitor the in-house production flow of documents from inception to distribution of final copies.
Identify and correct problem areas as they arise.
Interface with engineers and technical professionals in the writing, editing, controlling, and publication of various types of customer documents such as manuals, work instructions, checklists, test plans, test reports, and statements of work.
Provide guidance and direction in the areas of graphics, quality, coverage, format, and style when editing documentation.
Use attention to detail when developing, editing, and proofreading documents, ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and compliance with departmental and publication standards.
Use Microsoft Office and other appropriate computer software for document production.
Investigate and implement improved and effective methods to produce documentation electronically.
Maintain a digital tracking system for JT4 and vendor documentation that have been received for processing.
Provide quality assurance checks for all document deliverables.
Ensure adherence to military, contract, and local standards and specifications when preparing technical documents.
Produce near error free documentation in support of the contract.
Read and interpret engineering documentation.
Maintain focus and attention to detail while working on multiple documents.
Divide attention between documents as priority levels of the assignments change.
Complete additional projects as assigned by the DM Supervisor.
Be an active team member in the department and contribute to communal departmental goals.
Utilize time management and organizational skills to track personal monthly data and complete reports on that data.
Performs other related duties as required.