Technical Writer Journeyman

Applied Research Solutions•Jbsa Lackland, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is seeking a Full-Time Technical Writer to join their team. ARS is recognized as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions, delivering premier talent and technology to ensure continuous mission support. Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS values its career-driven professionals and prioritizes employee well-being, offering a culture that balances career challenges with work-life balance. Employees are motivated by a competitive benefits package, an awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Clearance TS/SCI
Experience in MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint required
Experience in MS Project and MS Access
Experience/Familiarity with Tongue and Quill a plus
All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

Nice To Haves

Technical writing experience within the Department of Defense relative to the C3I&N systems environment.
Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently and with a team.

Responsibilities

Apply writing skills and substantial knowledge of scientific and technological fields to accurately communicate developments to expert and other audiences.
Write specifications detailing characteristics, capabilities, or design and test requirements of equipment and systems.
Develop training, operating, or maintenance manuals for equipment and systems.
Support reporting of research findings and agency decisions.
Articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs.
Ensure materials are clear, thorough, accurate, consistent with agency policy, and meet style requirements for the intended audience.
Utilize desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, lay out, and sometimes print and distribute material.
Manage individual or serial publications from conception to distribution, coordinating the activities of other publishing personnel.
Conduct final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
Prepare original papers, articles, or reports based on research, interviews, and program observation.
Prepare manuals for training or guidance on operating/maintaining technical equipment and systems, or specifications for their development/purchase.
Obtain, analyze, and select pertinent information for reporting.
Determine the most logical and effective narrative sequence, overall length, and tone based on objectives, medium, and audience.
Write the material, consulting on or selecting illustrative material, and preparing it for publication.
Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications.
Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications.
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.
Create user documentation, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.
Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to accompany rough drafts.
Ensure document contents follow required formats.
Write clear and concise policies and procedures.
Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents.
Create table of contents and cite sources.
Submit copies to managers for feedback.
Maintain an electronic library of all signed documents and final presentations.
Provide updates and different editions as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.