Technical Publications Writer
Technical Publications Writer
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Technical Publications WriterProgram Summary
KBRs Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Armys Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and fulltime personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering Logistics Business and international focuses while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.
Job Summary
KBR is seeking an experienced detailoriented Technical Publications Writer familiar with using the standard Preparation of Digital Technical Information for PageBased Technical Manuals (TMs) MILSTD400512D for creating and maintaining technical documentation for military equipment systems and procedures.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Research develop and/or update content for printed manuals Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) Itypes and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents illustrations and parts breakdown manuals using software such as Microsoft Office Suite Adobe Acrobat Pro Arbortext and/or Oxygen XML Editor.
- Prepare written documents following standard guidelines for US Army technical publications using S1000D publisher coordinate layout and organization of documentation.
- Analyzes standard contractual documents technical data customer usage data and related reports for assigned contracts to develop required technical publications.
- Experience coordinating graphics development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.
- Gather and research technical information including engineering and development information for use in documentation activities.
- Ensures technical documentation is accurate complete meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality graphics coverage format and style.
- Maintains appropriate records and prepares reports.
- Coordinates technical publication activities with internal/external customers.
- Provides activity and status reports to management.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience. In lieu of formal education 10 years of experience in the Technical Publications field preferably U.S. Army.
- Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
- Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
Preferred Experience:
- Must have knowledge and understanding of U.S. Army Technical Publication functions using U.S. Army practices and guidelines.
- Experience with the preparation of varied types of technical documentation for ground combat and watercraft systems which provide technical guidance for the operation evaluation maintenance and repair parts support.
- Preferred knowledge working with Adobe Acrobat Pro Microsoft Office Suite software and XML development authoring applications.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
