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The Lockwood Group

Logistics Technical Writer Picatinny Arsenal, NJ

The Lockwood Group, Trenton, New Jersey, United States

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The Lockwood Group 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 intent to uncover, understand, and solve the underlying problems of the true end customers for our services – the military (the soldier, airman, seaman and Marine) and federal service professionals.

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Job Summary The Lockwood Group is currently looking for a Logistics Technical Writer to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Armaments Center. The individual will develop, update, and manage technical publications and illustrations for military systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical documentation, logistics support, and working within Department of Defense (DoD) standards.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, write, edit, and maintain technical manuals, maintenance instructions, and other logistics publications in accordance with MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-2361, S1000D, and other applicable military standards.

Work closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), engineers, and logisticians to translate complex technical information into clear, concise, and user-friendly documentation.

Create and revise technical illustrations, schematics, and diagrams using software such as AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, and Creo Illustrate.

Ensure compliance with DoD and Army logistics and sustainment policies, including Integrated Logistics Support (ILS), Life Cycle Sustainment Plan (LCSP), and Logistics Product Data (LPD) requirements.

Conduct technical reviews and validation/verification of documentation with maintenance personnel, operators, and engineering teams.

Develop Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and ensure compatibility with military electronic publication systems.

Manage document configuration, version control, and distribution of technical publications through government-approved repositories.

Provide support for training materials, field service guides, and other logistics-related documentation as needed.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in military technical writing, logistics documentation, or technical publications.

Proficiency in XML/SGML authoring tools such as Arbortext, FrameMaker, or similar software.

Strong understanding of military logistics, maintenance procedures, and sustainment engineering.

Experience with technical illustration tools and ability to interpret engineering drawings and schematics.

Familiarity with Army and DoD logistics systems such as Logistics Modernization Program (LMP), Global Combat Support System – Army (GCSS-Army), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with S1000D technical publication development.

Prior work with U.S. Army Technical Manuals (TMs) and Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS).

Knowledge of Army Materiel Command (AMC) and DEVCOM policies and procedures.

Salary

75k to 100k

Benefits The Lockwood Group offers a competitive benefits package, including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, health and wellness, various optional add-on benefits, and a retirement 401(k) plan with Company match.

Equal Opportunity Employer The Lockwood Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. The Lockwood Group will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant laws.

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