Technical Writer Level 3

About the role

The Aeronautical Safety Office provides global aeronautical geospatial intelligence in support of national security objectives including safety of navigation (SoN), international obligations, and joint military operations. They prepare, compile, publish, distribute and maintain all related Aeronautical GEOINT databases, products, and services as mandated by U.S. law and International Treaties (SOLAS).

Responsibilities

• Create and revise technical documents to include NGA manuals, reports, brochures or articles.
• Writes and edits technical documents including reference manuals and product manuals.
• Determines the type of publication that will best serve the project requirements.
• Engages with NGA engineers, programmers, and project managers to learn about specific products or processes.
• Affirms the audience needs for whom the technical and procedural documentation is intended; adjusts tone and technical terms used to meet those needs and to ensure understanding.
• Plans writing processes and sets timelines and deadlines.
• Creates or works with graphic designers to create diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to assist readers in understanding a product or process.

Required Skills and Experience

• Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) Security Clearance
• US Citizenship
• Demonstrated experience writing a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating the display of graphics and the production of the document.
• Demonstrated experience in using Microsoft office software.