Technical Writer
Orlando, FL - USA
Job Summary
Role: Technical Writer
Client: Defense-Aerospace
Hourly Rate: up to $45/hr (W2 non-benefited)
Length: 4-month contract
Location:Remote
Clearance: Candidate must have the Ability to Obtain Secret Clearance. Not needed to start.
Description:
- Write rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals user manuals programming manuals service manuals operational specifications and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and engineers observing performance of production methods and referring to technical specifications modification kits blueprints engineering illustrations schematics and trade journals.
- Oversee preparation of illustrative materials and Illustrated Parts Breakdown material selecting drawings sketches diagrams and charts.
- Conduct and participate in project team meetings and meet deadlines as determined by project schedule.
- Conduct quality review of materials.
Required Skills:
- Ability to acquire and verify highly technical subject matter content by interviewing engineers and other technical experts observing production methods or other demonstrations and reviewing technical specifications modification kits blueprints sketches engineering drawings notes manuals and similar publications (24 years of experience).
- Ability to discretely plan writing editing and process reviews (both formal and informal) tasks required to complete project (24 years of experience).
- Ability to manage project technical writing work from book plan/outline creation through on-time delivery (24 years of experience).
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills (24 years of experience).
- Demonstrate ability and experience in working effectively with teams including virtual teams but also independently or with minimal supervision (24 years of experience).
- Demonstrate ability and experience in meeting deadlines and quality standards (24 years of experience).
- Demonstrate experience in using and applying clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions (24 years of experience).
- Ability to write highly technical content for procedure manuals service manuals and related technical publications that describes the installation operation and maintenance of electronic electrical mechanical and other equipment (24 years of experience).
- Highly proficient in XML authoring. Highly proficient with MS Office MS Word and Acrobat Authoring Tools (24 years of experience).
Desired Skills
- Proficient in Excel.
- Supply Chain background (24 years of experience).
- Familiarity with NAVY regulations and NAVY Supply Chain (24 years of experience).
- Ability to work in a cross-functional IPT environment (24 years of experience).
- Knowledge of Fixed Wing platforms (24 years of experience).
- Product Life Cycle knowledge (24 years of experience).
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education with 46 years of professional experience; or 24 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
If interested in learning more about this position please email your resume to and I will call back with more information.