Technical Writer

About

Our client, a leading federal defense contractor is seeking a mid-level Technical Writer to help develop and deliver support products for the US Navy, specifically the Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS).

Responsibilities

• Review and provide feedback on draft and preliminary maintenance documents and technical manuals
• Validate test procedures during testing events both in the lab and on submarines, sometimes requiring shift work
• Create operations and maintenance procedures for technical manuals and training documents
• May need to travel to Rhode Island for training

Required Skills

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance
• Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience) and 2+ years of job-related experience, or a Master's degree.
• Experience using S1000D or XML to develop and publish Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
• Ability to prepare documentation for delivery in a variety of formats (e.g. .doc, .PDF, HTML and XML/SGML-tagged online and IETM).
• Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD 40051-2C (preferred), MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, or MIL-STD-24784.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel a must), XMLSpy, MS Visio, PowerPoint
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of military/commercial requirements/specifications

Plus Skills

• Previous Navy experience is a PLUS
• Prior technical writing for submarines is a PLUS
• Any knowledge / experience with Common Weapons Launcher (CWL)/Multi Tube Weapons Simulator (MTWS) is a PLUS