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The Lockwood Group is a Global Professional Services Provider established with a purpose to deliver Mission Readiness service and solution to the Department of Defense and Federal Government. Our culture is built upon a Mission Readiness vision and our six core values. We believe in customer centric service delivery with the goal to understand and solve the underlying problems of our end customers – the military and federal service professionals.
Job Summary
The Lockwood Group is seeking a Logistics Technical Writer to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center. The role involves developing, updating, and managing technical publications and illustrations for military systems, requiring experience in technical documentation, logistics support, and adherence to DoD standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical manuals, maintenance instructions, and logistics publications following military standards such as MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-2361, S1000D.
- Collaborate with SMEs, engineers, and logisticians to produce clear, concise documentation.
- Create technical illustrations and diagrams using AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Creo Illustrate.
- Ensure compliance with DoD and Army logistics policies, including ILS, LCSP, and LPD.
- Conduct reviews and validation of documentation with maintenance and engineering teams.
- Develop IETMs compatible with military electronic publication systems.
- Manage document configuration, version control, and distribution.
- Support training materials and other logistics documentation as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Logistics, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3-5 years of experience in military technical writing or logistics documentation.
- Proficiency in XML/SGML authoring tools like Arbortext, FrameMaker.
- Understanding of military logistics, maintenance, and sustainment engineering.
- Experience with technical illustration tools and interpreting engineering drawings.
- Familiarity with Army and DoD logistics systems such as LMP, GCSS-Army, PLM.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with S1000D development.
- Previous work with U.S. Army Technical Manuals and IADS.
- Knowledge of AMC and DEVCOM policies.
Salary
- $75,000 to $100,000 annually.
The company offers comprehensive benefits including PTO, health insurance, wellness programs, and a 401(k) plan.
Core Values & Culture
Our culture emphasizes service, integrity, customer commitment, teamwork, leadership, and positivity. We prioritize serving our customers, employees, partners, and communities. If these values resonate with you, consider joining us!
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Lockwood Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories in accordance with law.
Additional Details
- Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Marketing, Writing/Editing
- Industries: Defense and Space Manufacturing