Seeking a Technical Writer to join our very talented team of professionals

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Manual Developer to join our Technical Writing team in support of cutting-edge U.S. Navy submarine systems. The ideal candidate will bring 6+ years of full-time experience developing Navy Technical Manuals, with a strong emphasis on the use of S1000D, and a passion for creating clear, mission-critical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Directing and assisting procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a Lab environment and onboard US Navy Submarines (very rare occasions).
• Provide input and comments during reviews of draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs as needed.
• Validate and test procedures during testing events in the lab, often requiring shift work to complete.
• Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals using engineering source documents and gathering materials from engineering teams.
• Support provisioning technical data packages for AN/BYG-1.
• Develops training using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance training of the AN/BYG 1.
• Use sound configuration management principles to ensure document configuration management is maintained.
• Develops electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development.
• Have a clear understanding of the agile roles and the agile mindset for rapid product development and validation.
• Have an understanding of JIRA/DOORS or some repository of standards and requirements.

Required Experience And Skills

• Experience using S1000D and publishing IETMs using the SIDD viewer.
• Familiarity with military documentation using current DoD specifications and standards including, but not limited to, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-24784, and MIL-STD 40051-2C.
• Experience with HTML, XHTML, and XML.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
• Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

What you’ll experience

Techonologies that aren't just top-notch, they're often top-secret
A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what's next
Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it's discovered

What you bring to the table

• A Bachelor’s degree in a related specialized area or field, or equivalent plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree.
• Solid knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Strong written communication skills and the ability to tailor communication to target audience through effective listening and interviewing skills.
• Solid understanding of DoD MIL standards and style guides and the ability to adhere to and implement such standards to technical documentation.

What sets you apart

• Strives to grow expertise in the fundamentals of their job (e.g. production tools, projects, DoD MIL STD, IETMS, etc.).
• Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success.
• Strong initiative on assignments and ability to exercise independent judgment and professionally executes projects.
• Identifies opportunities to apply AI for continuous improvement and innovation.