Technical Writer I

About the role

The Technical Writer I plans, designs, writes, edits, and proofreads documents such as correspondence, contract deliverables, manuals, proposals, and various company policies, plans, forms, and procedures in support of the contract.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the in-house production flow of documents from inception to distribution of final copies.
• Identify and correct problem areas as they arise.
• Interface with engineers and technical professionals in the writing, editing, controlling, and publication of various types of customer documents such as manuals, work instructions, checklists, test plans, test reports, and statements of work.
• When editing documentation, provide guidance and direction in the areas of graphics, quality, coverage, format, and style.
• Use attention to detail when developing, editing, and proofreading documents, ensuring proper grammar, punctuation, spelling, consistency, and compliance with departmental and publication standards.
• Use Microsoft Office and other appropriate computer software for document production.
• Investigate and implement improved and effective methods to produce documentation electronically.
• Maintain a digital tracking system for JT4 and vendor documentation that have been received for processing.
• Provide quality assurance checks for all document deliverables.
• Ensure adherence to military, contract, and local standards and specifications when preparing technical documents.
• Produce near error-free documentation in support of the contract.
• Read and interpret engineering documentation.
• Maintain focus and attention to detail while working on multiple documents.
• Divide attention between documents as priority levels of the assignments change.
• Complete additional projects as assigned by the DM Supervisor.
• Be an active team member in the department and contribute to communal departmental goals.
• Utilize time management and organizational skills to track personal monthly data and complete reports on that data.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Business, Journalism, or equivalent discipline. In lieu of the bachelor's degree, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalency and at least 3 years of job-related experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (such as Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of integrated software applications, organizational skills, and ability to perform detail-oriented work.
• Professional attitude and ability to use the Internet and other commonly used electronic communication tools.
• Proper English grammar, usage, spelling, and punctuation.
• Knowledge of modern business office procedures, including filing systems and business correspondence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Security Clearance.

Skills

• Working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications.
• Organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to multitask, maintain focus, and perform detail-oriented work.

Work Environment

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness. Must possess planning/organizational skills and be able to work under deadlines and with distractions.

May require limited travel that takes many hours to reach remote locations and may be over rough terrain.