Technical Writer

CACI International • Crane, IN

22h • Onsite

About The Position

For this Technical Writer position, you will be responsible for producing, proof-reading, editing, and formatting technical documentation to include design specifications, manuals, on-line help, procedures, plans, and proposals. You will: Edit and format information for consumption through various media channels to include printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points. Write technical [prototype] manuals, training manuals, and standard operating procedures for prototypes undergoing CONOP development. Ensure that Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are prepared and delivered for assigned projects that reach the prototype or low-rate production stages of development. Assist in the development of the TDP. Create and maintain basic briefs for various prototype devices and coordinate test event support and participate in planning meetings. Prepare and deliver Test Plans and Test Results for both functional and operational tests for assigned projects. Travel as needed to support test events. The contractor shall operate test units, monitoring devices, and associated equipment. Interact with and coordinate prototype and low-rate production with external parties tasked with producing units for assigned projects. Provide routine status updates and communicate urgent matters involving production issues to management and other stakeholders in a timely manner via phone, email, or other normal communication methods. Manage inventory documentation for ordering and incoming material, and general organization of lab inventory. Write lab SOPs for equipment, including Hazard Analysis of procedures. These are standard Crane SOPs and written to that standard. Obtain and maintain certification in Hazard Analysis and Non-Ordnance SOP Writing via NSWC Crane offered training. Demonstrate competent writing and oral communication skills. Be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with technical concepts and terminology. Focus on end-user’s needs and ensure the documentation is intuitive and easy to follow. Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback for continuous documentation improvement. Manage documentation lifecycle and maintain documentation product updates/changes. Archive outdated documents and ensure the latest versions are readily available. Utilize documentation tools and software to create and manage documents. Incorporate multimedia elements (videos, images, diagrams) to enhance understanding if/when applicable.

Requirements

• A-BET accredited Bachelor’s Degree in STEM / technical / engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a position requiring STEM / technical / engineering expertise
• Eligibility for a SECRET clearance.
• Excellent technical writing and data presentation skills
• Track record of complex problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to think analytically and independently
• Team orientated
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in written form
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
• Demonstrate competent writing and oral communication skills.
• Be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight and have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with technical concepts and terminology.

Nice To Haves

• 5-10 years technical writing experience or other related technical field
• Existing experience producing technical documentation for projects on IAC MAC task orders
• Experience in a technical writing position working with IAC MAC customers
• Experience in DoD customer relations and technical writing
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)
• Active minimum Secret clearance

Responsibilities

• Producing, proof-reading, editing, and formatting technical documentation to include design specifications, manuals, on-line help, procedures, plans, and proposals.
• Editing and formatting information for consumption through various media channels to include printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points.
• Writing technical [prototype] manuals, training manuals, and standard operating procedures for prototypes undergoing CONOP development.
• Ensuring that Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are prepared and delivered for assigned projects that reach the prototype or low-rate production stages of development.
• Assisting in the development of the TDP.
• Creating and maintaining basic briefs for various prototype devices and coordinating test event support and participating in planning meetings.
• Preparing and delivering Test Plans and Test Results for both functional and operational tests for assigned projects.
• Operating test units, monitoring devices, and associated equipment.
• Interacting with and coordinating prototype and low-rate production with external parties tasked with producing units for assigned projects.
• Providing routine status updates and communicating urgent matters involving production issues to management and other stakeholders in a timely manner via phone, email, or other normal communication methods.
• Managing inventory documentation for ordering and incoming material, and general organization of lab inventory.
• Writing lab SOPs for equipment, including Hazard Analysis of procedures.
• Obtaining and maintaining certification in Hazard Analysis and Non-Ordnance SOP Writing via NSWC Crane offered training.
• Focusing on end-user’s needs and ensuring the documentation is intuitive and easy to follow.
• Conducting usability testing and gathering user feedback for continuous documentation improvement.
• Managing documentation lifecycle and maintaining documentation product updates/changes.
• Archiving outdated documents and ensuring the latest versions are readily available.
• Utilizing documentation tools and software to create and manage documents.
• Incorporating multimedia elements (videos, images, diagrams) to enhance understanding if/when applicable.

Benefits

• flexible time off benefit
• robust learning resources
• competitive compensation
• benefits
• learning and development opportunities
• comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees