Technical Writer Supervisor (Contingent)

Centurum•Port Hueneme, CA

34d•$87,360 - $124,800

About The Position

The Supervisory Technical Writer leads a team of technical writers responsible for producing and maintaining high-quality documentation in support of Navy systems. This role ensures compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) standards and oversees the development of technical manuals, training materials, and logistics documentation.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship
Active Secret Clearance
Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field
5+ years of experience in technical writing, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role
Strong knowledge of DoD documentation standards and Navy logistics systems
Proficiency in technical authoring tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, XML editors, Microsoft Office)

Nice To Haves

Experience with Navy Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and documentation
Familiarity with S1000D, IETM development, and content management systems
Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of technical writers and editors.
Coordinate documentation activities across multiple Navy systems and projects.
Ensure all documentation complies with DoD, NAVWAR, and Navy standards (e.g., MIL-STD-38784, S1000D).
Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts to gather and verify technical content.
Review and approve technical manuals, SOPs, IETMs, and training materials.
Manage schedules, workloads, and quality control for the documentation team.
Provide guidance on formatting, grammar, and clarity to ensure consistency and readability.
Support audits, inspections, and configuration management processes related to documentation.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:
Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.