Specialist, Technical Writer
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Job Title: Specialist Technical Writing
Job Code: 29095
Job Location: Waco TX (On-Site)
Job Schedule: 1st Shift 9/80
Job Description:
The Specialist Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering composing and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals maintenance manuals and other technical documentation for our warfighters. The Technical Publications team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.
Essential Functions:
- Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes practices and procedures.
- Collaborate with engineers designers and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.
- Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation. Including understanding engineering principles reading schematics and/or wiring diagrams.
- Authoring/Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs/maintenance manuals/flight operation/mission systems/Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents in an Unstructured/Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and/or Air Force Army or Navy programs.
- Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand.
- Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices as well as relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines (including ATA100 ATA iSpec 2200 MIL-PRF-38807C Mil-STD-2361C MIL-STD-37874 etc.).
- Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets timelines milestones and deliverables.
- May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
- Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
- Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
- Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
- Strong working knowledge of ATA100 ATA iSpec 2200 MIL-PRF-38807C MIL-STD-2361C and MIL-STD-37874. S1000D.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A proactive and self-motivated approach to work with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors Degree with four (4) years of prior technical writing experience.
- Graduate Degree with two (2) years of prior technical writing experience.
- In lieu of a degree a minimum of eight (8) years of prior technical writing experience in an Aerospace-driven environment or within the defense industry.
- Strong writing editing and proofreading skills with the ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and effectively.
- Must have Active Secret Clearance at the time of hire.
- Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- End User experience in the Military/DoD industry.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
