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Job Description
ECS is seeking a Technical Writer to support NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) in Silver Spring, MD.
Will provide broad technical writing support for current and future Platform Infrastructure Acquisitions Division (PIAD) projects. PIAD is a division of NOAA’s Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO) tasked with oversight of new research ship design, acquisition, and construction oversight. The principal duties include but are not limited to: development of milestone documentation in accordance with Department of Commerce scalable acquisition framework; management of ship construction specifications. The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring program requirements traceability through all developed documents. The incumbent will review and be involved in various shipyard activities and submissions to ensure the contract requirements are met. It will be necessary to write/edit reports on various subjects as appropriate and perform other duties as assigned.
Develop and update properly formatted and standardized PIAD external and internal documents and communications. Transcribe existing policy and directives into templates as needed.
- Provide editorial advice and guidance regarding DOC, NOAA standards and policies.
- Format new documents and assist in researching/verifying facts and content.
- Ensure edits are complete and deadlines are met.
- Exercise excellent interpersonal skills in meeting with authors, senior reviewers, and subject matter experts.
Required Skills
- Must be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance.
- At least four (4) years’ experience in a technical writing capacity.
- Thorough understanding of English grammar and technical publishing best practices.
- Skilled in MS Word and proficient with other Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience editing technical or analytical documents.
- Strong editing skills, including knowledge of copy editing.
- Ability to examine workflows, collaborate effectively, and solve problems.
- Adaptable to rapidly changing environments and processes.
Desired Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or applicable field.
- Familiarity with Google Docs, SharePoint, Smartsheets, and related apps and file types.
- Proven track record of delivering concise and understandable documents under tight deadlines.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them understandable in text and images.
ECS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on any protected characteristic. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to disability, veteran status, or other protected categories.
ECS is a leading provider of technology services to the U.S. Federal Government, focused on supporting federal agencies and departments.
Seniority level
- Mid-Senior level
Employment type
- Full-time
Job function
- Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
- IT System Data Services