Technical Writer
Share
Job Location:
Charleston, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Department:
Job Summary
ABOUT US:
Fathom 4 () is the kind of defense services company that youve always wanted to work with... and for. We strive to take care of all the people we support which includes our employees our clients our troops and our community. We are in the people business and that principle is what drives our culture. We hire people for a career not just a certain project.
When we concentrate on genuinely taking care of you we know you will do what you can to care for the client. Fathom 4 continues to grow when we build teams that feel the same way.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements. Document processes and procedures in a clear concise and accurate manner. Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation. Examples of documentation include but are not limited to:
- Operator and Maintenance Manuals
- Administrator Manuals
- User Manuals
- Maintenance and Technical Instructions
- Software Installation Instructions
- Software Release Notes
- Stock Lists
- Test Plans and Reports
- Training Packages
- Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs) logisticians tests conducted with the test team and other available sources.
- Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan coordinate and develop new and revised documents and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps.
- Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity of content. Participate in peer reviews of work within the technical writing team and across functional areas.
- Create and edit graphics photos figures flowcharts diagrams and other visual aids as needed to document technical concepts.
- Use style guides military standards and existing templates to meet formatting structure and classification requirements for all written materials.
- Work independently and collaboratively to prepare and maintain documentation for highly complex systems programming and operations documentation procedures and methods. Meet documentation deadlines with minimal input required from management.
- Use appropriate software tools to create manage format and publish technical documentation including Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Visio Gimp and Adobe Acrobat/PDF X-Change.
MINIMUM SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
- Bachelors Degree in English Journalism Technical Writing or other relevant major is required from an institution regionally accredited by one of the following:
o Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
o Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
o Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
o New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
o Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges (SACSCOC)
o Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College University Commission (WSCUC)
EXPERIENCE
- Five (5) years of experience in the development of USMC publications to include: writing/editing technical documentation procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment.
CLEARANCE
- Secret Level Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred.
ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Experience producing documentation user manuals training manuals and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
- Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products.
- Understanding of% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline.
- Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) National Stock Numbers (NSNs) Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC.
- Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables.
- Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing.
- Strong editing skills.
LOCATION
- The work location is Charleston SC with 0-5% travel expected. This is an on-site position at a government lab.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Fathom 4. LLC. is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race color religion sex age sexual orientation gender identity or national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Proofreading
- Adobe Acrobat
- Content Management Systems
- Technical Writing
- Visio
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sharepoint
- XML
- Confluence
- Wiki Systems
- Word Processing
- Writing Skills
About Company
We are a veteran-owned small business and an employee-centric company. Fathom 4 was founded on the belief that if we take care of our employees to the best of our ability, then they will do the same for Fathom 4’s clients.
