Technical Writer Tech Manual Maintenance

Job Summary:

The Technical Writer will organize plan and develop technical writing in the areas of logistic engineering / maintenance and validation/verification activities for Military Programs. Interface with clients on TM and Logistic Engineering issues under the direction of the Technical Writing Project Lead.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.)

• Develop technical writing procedures in support of a program to meet schedule and quality guidelines.

• Follow established plan to meet overall program objectives as defined by the technical writing project lead.

• Possess a thorough understanding of the MIL-STD and quality requirements and produce technical manual procedures that meet these requirements.

• Prepare and submit art requests and technical manual procedures in a timely manner to ensure internal deadlines are met.

• Perform validation and verification of mechanical and diagnostic processes on equipment in accordance with established procedures and schedules

• Develop technical manual procedures in accordance with (IAW) the contract and/or military standard.

• Consistently meet program and quality objectives for technical data products.

• Follow written or provided technical writing development processes.

• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Ability:

• Requires an accredited bachelors degree or at least 5 years progressively responsible experience in the area of technical writing and logistic engineering.

• Strong communication technical writing and logistic engineering skills are essential.

• Must be able to interpret engineering drawings schematics and other engineering/technical documentation.

• Demonstrated mechanical ability in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics.

• Familiarity with performing troubleshooting and diagnostics on automotive military or mechanical systems.

• Strong analytical skills with experience in diagnosing and resolving technical issues in mechanical electrical hydraulic and electronic systems.

• Ability to analyze basic systems and develop step-by-step troubleshooting procedures that systemically isolate faults and provide solutions.

• Familiarity with diagnostic tools software and testing equipment (ex. multimeter scan tools proprietary diagnostic software).

• Exceptional attention to details in engineering data technical descriptions diagrams and procedures.

• Ability to edit technical diagrams flowcharts and schematics to aid in development of diagnostic procedures utilizing various engineering data or by analyzing equipment hands-on.

• Fundamental understanding of trouble and fault code systems including Failure Mode Identifiers (FMI) Suspect Parameter Numbers (SPN) Parameter Identifiers (PIDS) and Controller Area Network (CAN) bus communications.

• Ability to support projects with minimal supervision.

• Ability to multitask and prioritize.

• Strong computer skills with a knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and publishing software such as FrameMaker Arbortext and/or SGML/XML.

• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.

• Ability to pass U.S. Government background screening required to obtain and maintain security clearance.

• Dependable attendance.

• Ability to climb bend and otherwise access all areas of heavy construction and military land vehicles.

• Ability to maintain 3 points of contact while climbing on equipment.

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. without assistance and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.

• Ability to work safely in a busy shop environment with crane forklift and heavy equipment operation and movement.

• Ability to operate power and hand tools hydraulic and manual jacks and other vehicle repair equipment.

• Ability to travel up to 25%.

• U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person status.

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race color religion creed sex sexual orientation gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification) national origin age disability military/veteran status marital status genetic information or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment promotion wages benefits and all other privileges terms and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical professional and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers employees and native communities. For more information please visit.

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