Odyssey Systems Consulting Group
Senior Technical Writer Job at Odyssey Systems Consulting Group in Bedford
Odyssey Systems Consulting Group, Bedford, MA, US, 01730
Senior Technical Writer - Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Odyssey Systems has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
This is a full time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to:
Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience
Writing the material
Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
Preparing the material for publication
Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications
Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples
Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manual
Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts
Ensure document contents follow required formats
Write clear and concise policies and procedures
Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents
Create table of contents and cite sources
Submit copies to managers for feedback
Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations
Provide updates and different editions as necessary
Qualifications
Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance
Education: BA/BS degree
Years' experience: 10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs
Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment
Ability to work on technical content for learning about, getting started, using, configuring, deploying, integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting software systems, products, tools, and services.
Ability to use and learn to use different authoring, development, and design tools such as GitLab, Website maintenance, Markdown, Javascript, Figma, and Lucid.
Additionally, knowledge management, information architecture, and content design and content strategy skills are all relevant and applicable to contributing to the mission.
Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
Location: Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts
Onsite.
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Company Overview
Odyssey Systems is a world-class technical, engineering, and integration company serving the warfighting ecosystem with airborne integration, ISR, C2, and warfighter readiness capabilities. Odyssey meets the military's operational needs by integrating layered defense systems from equipment, technology, and services to data, information, and business operations. We streamline defense acquisition and sustainment, engineering the technical battlefield with domain-specific proficiency to ensure lethality. Odyssey is dedicated to excellent contract execution, peak organizational performance, and fostering a workplace built on employee care.
Odyssey is proud to live out our core values of commitment, ambition, and respect in our work and communities through OdysseyCares, a philanthropic group focused on giving back through direct donations, an employer match program, and volunteering events.
Please note: Final compensation for this position will be determined by various factors such as the Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant work experience, specific skills and competencies, geographic location, education, and certifications.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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