Senior Technical Writer (Logistics Analyst)

About the role

Bowhead seeks a Senior Technical Writer (Logistics Analyst) to join our Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE) team in Stafford, VA.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, review, and maintain USMC Operator & Maintainer technical manuals, logistics publications, maintenance procedures, operator instructions, and other technical documentation
• Research and analyze engineering, maintenance, logistics, and program source data to develop accurate technical publications
• Translate complex technical and logistics information into clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for end users
• Develop and update publications based on engineering changes, configuration changes, maintenance requirements, lessons learned, and program updates
• Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, subject matter experts, maintenance personnel, and government stakeholders to validate technical content and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze equipment/system documentation to identify maintenance, provisioning, training, supply, and supportability requirements that should be reflected in technical publications
• Support technical data reviews, logistics reviews, configuration audits, and program technical reviews
• Track publication development, review, approval, revision, and delivery status
• Perform quality-control reviews of technical publications prior to customer delivery for accuracy, completeness, consistency, readability, and compliance with applicable standards and contractual requirements
• Support continuous improvement of technical publication development processes, templates, and workflows

Requirements

• BS / BA degree required
• Seven to nine (7-9) years of professional experience
• Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment
• Knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter is preferred
• Working knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and associated applicability of logistics documents, events, and analyses
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., MS Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint)
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Pay

Targeted salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 annually based on qualifications and experience. Bowhead considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Security Clearance

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.