Technical Writer - 30447

HII's Mission Technologies division•Nellis AFB, NV

3d•$73,440 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity resides with Global Security (GS). Mission Technologies’ Global Security (GS) group comprises live, virtual, constructive (LVC) solutions; fleet sustainment; nuclear and environmental; and Australia business. As a trusted partner to our military customers, HII designs, develops and operates the largest LVC enterprise that prepares warfighters for cross-domain battle. With advanced technologies to enable mission readiness, HII understands that preparation requires full coordination—not readiness in piece-parts. For more than 40 years, the U.S. Navy has entrusted HII to maintain and modernize the vast majority of its fleet. With a holistic approach to life-cycle maritime defense systems—from small watercraft to submarines, surface combatants and aircraft carriers—HII ensures a high state of readiness. HII supports the Department of Energy’s national security mission through the management and operation of its sites, as well as the safe cleanup of legacy waste across the country. HII meets clients’ toughest nuclear and environmental challenges. Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities: Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success. Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust. Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work. Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve. Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement. Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose. These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies. Summary HII - Mission Technologies is seeking a Technical Writer to support a Modeling, Simulation, and Training team at the Joint Integrated Test and Training Center, Nellis, AFB, NV. The Technical Writer is responsible for collecting, organizing, and transforming technical and operational information into formal documentation used by government and contractor personnel. This position supports engineering, cyber, networking, A/V, and simulation teams by capturing procedures, configuration steps, workflows, system behaviors, and troubleshooting actions in a structured and repeatable format. The Technical Writer ensures all documents are accurate, consistent, fully traceable, and suitable for internal technical use. This position is part of a team that provides on-site M&S support to establish and deliver high-end Advanced Tactics, Training, and Test capability for Government personnel operating under USAFWC/ACC; Provide mission execution and support to broad range of JITTC-N simulator activities and JSE. The selected candidate must have strong interpersonal skills and be capable of designing and developing and documenting network and systems.

Requirements

6 years relevant experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant experience.
Experience producing technical documentation in a structured environment.
Ability to write system engineering reports, software development reports, manuals, presentations, etc. to include design, development, and test/user documentation.
Ability to define manageable CM processes (check-out/check-in, build, release, etc.) and implement them.
Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office, Excel, Windows, and Linux operating systems.
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written are required.
Must have had an active Top Secret clearance within the last 24 months.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active TS/SCI clearance, with supporting SAP/SPR clearances.

Nice To Haves

Active or current DoD Top Secret SCI Clearance.
Experience in Joint Simulation Environment (JSE).
Experience supporting DoD, Air Force, or complex engineering environments.
Familiarity with networking, cyber, A/V, or simulation systems.
Experience working alongside integration labs, test events, or system deployments.
Ability to translate technical team terminology into polished, manager-ready documentation.

Responsibilities

Engage with engineers, developers, system administrators, and operators to collect accurate technical information.
Observe system operations, integration activities, troubleshooting sessions, and technical demonstrations to record detailed data.
Maintain a comprehensive understanding of assigned systems to ensure documentation reflects actual operational behavior.
Conduct document interviews with subject matter experts to extract procedural and technical details.
Create, update, and maintain technical documentation including installation guides, test procedures, troubleshooting steps, operational workflows, system summaries, after-action captures, and configuration references.
Standardize all document formatting across headers, footers, fonts, tables, figure references, terminology, and numbering.
Generate checklists, process flows, and supporting forms to accompany technical procedures.
Maintain version control, including change tracking and document revision histories.
Conduct first line quality reviews of all documents to verify accuracy, readability, formatting compliance, and adherence to defined templates.
Support and facilitate review coordination with subject matter experts to ensure technical accuracy.
Track document progress and review status within the document management tracker.
Observe test events, integration sessions, troubleshooting efforts, and system bring up activities to capture technical steps in real time.
Translate complex technical language into clear procedural instructions suitable for managers and operators.
Identify gaps in existing documentation and proactively propose content improvements.
Work closely with government and contractor stakeholders to ensure documentation expectations and formatting standards are met.
Collaborate with engineering teams to verify technical accuracy and resolve discrepancies discovered during writing or review.
Participate in project kickoff meetings and documentation planning sessions as required.