Technical Writer
Technical Writer
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$ 63700 - 115150
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Job Description
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This is a temporary 1218 month position.
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The Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a a Technical Writer for assignment with the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2 Enduring Shield missile defense system in Huntsville AL. This position will help facilitate the design development testing document training and qualification of a US Army mobile groundbased weapon system designed to defeat subsonic cruise missiles unmanned aircraft systems rockets artillery and mortars and other aerial threats as required. The successful candidate will work with a small team of ILS professionals subject matter experts engineering and training experts to write documentation to be used in paperbased documentation and interactive documents (IADs) Responsibilities may include writing training courseware (eLearning) in accordance with US Army TRADOC regulations.
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The Challenge:
This position is responsible for developing and implementing content directed at developing competencies technical skills and increased understanding of a wide variety of documentation and training resource materials. Duties may include collaborating with other functions and subject matter experts to ensure that materials reflect current best practices and processes.
IMPACT: Works independently to achieve daytoday objectives with significant impact on operational results or project deliverables. Responsible for entire projects or processes within a professional area.
COMPLEXITY: Problems are unclear and may require understanding of a broader set of issues and may be difficult. Develops solutions to problems and issues that are unclear and require thorough analyses and understanding of domain knowledge.
COMMUNICATION: Communicates with internal and client project team members. Works to influence team members regarding solution design process and/or approaches.
Reporting progress of all assigned tasks to the project lead.
LEADERSHIP & TALENT MANAGEMENT:
KNOWLEDGE: Has full understanding of concepts principles and industry practices within own discipline. Has deep understanding of industry practices and standards.
This position is an exciting opportunity to support the Indirect Fire Protection Capability (IFPC Inc 2 Enduring Shield missile defense system.
Primary Responsibilities
Develop technical documentation in eXtensable Markup Language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software to publish PDFs. Tag XML documents for the Army IADS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) viewer or equivalent Electronic Technical Manual (ETM) and Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP).
Experience developing US Army or other DoD (optional) technical publications including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR) and IETMs (Operator Sustainment and Depot).
Ability to read comprehend and interpret engineer drawings.
Navigate program software identifying relevant system components.
Provide technical writing document preparation editing proofreading and coordination consistent with customer practices for the development and production of project deliverables.
Ensure compliance with MILSTD2361 MILSTD40051 and MILHDBK1222.
As requested work with project and customer staff in the formulation development and editing of project documentation deliverables and training documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements.
Participate in peer reviews Validations Verifications and Logistics Maintenance Demonstration events to ensure accuracy usability and compliance of IETMs/eLearning.
WHAT SETS YOU APART:
Bachelors degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience; or a masters degree and 6 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree
Experienced Knowledge of XML (structured documents)
Proficient user of Microsofts Office 365 suite of software and applications (e.g. Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint) and Microsofts SharePoint
Excellent written communication skills
Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams
Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance within 120 days of hiring if no current secret clearance.
YOU MIGHT ALSO HAVE:
Experience supporting DoD programs
S1000D experience
PTC Windchill experience
Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360 experience
Integrated Logistics Support experience
Active Secret Clearance
Original Posting Date:
While subject to change based on business needs Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $63700.00 $115150.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job education experience knowledge skills and abilities as well as internal equity alignment with market data applicable bargaining agreement (if any) or other law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
