deciBel Research has an immediate opening for a Technical Writer in Huntsville, AL.
Position Description deciBel Research seeks a Technical Writer in support of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) program. Responsibilities include writing, rewriting and/or editing technical and programmatic documents, technical procedure manuals, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively.
General activities
Writing, rewriting and/or editing documents such as technical reports and technical key proposal artifacts.
Ensuring documents are written using correct applicable templates, properly formatting text, and ensuring proper use of punctuation and grammar.
Updating existing templates as required; overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials, and selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
Conducting quality reviews of materials.
Attending technical and other review boards.
Interviewing product developers.
Observing performance of production methods.
Referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience. 3 years applicable experience with a Master's degree. 7 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Experience Requirements
Must have MIL STD 40051 experience
Experience with XML, Arbor text and/or SGML
Possess the skill and ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
Experience with understanding complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents
Experience with facilitating/supporting review boards
Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
Experience with creating, editing, and revising moderately complex technical documents, such as:
Operating manuals, user guides, checklists, training materials, installation guides, and
functional specifications.
Experience proofreading and ensure compliance with program-specific or DoD documentation standards and formatting requirements.
Special Skills Desired
Ability to stand up a Release Library and experience verifying that changes identified during board reviews are incorporated into documents and the Release Library.
Possess an understanding of and ability to apply military technical order principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Have existing knowledge of military aircraft technical order editing/writing processes.
Familiarity with technical manuals and standards specific to Integrated Product Support (IPS) or other logistics documentation (e.g., Maintenance Work Instructions, Technical Orders).
S1000D or other Structured Document specifications.
Capable of producing clear, concise, and well-organized documentation while adhering to approved style guides and quality control processes.
Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance . Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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Position Description deciBel Research seeks a Technical Writer in support of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Ground-Based Mid-course Defense (GMD) program. Responsibilities include writing, rewriting and/or editing technical and programmatic documents, technical procedure manuals, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively.
General activities
Writing, rewriting and/or editing documents such as technical reports and technical key proposal artifacts.
Ensuring documents are written using correct applicable templates, properly formatting text, and ensuring proper use of punctuation and grammar.
Updating existing templates as required; overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials, and selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
Conducting quality reviews of materials.
Attending technical and other review boards.
Interviewing product developers.
Observing performance of production methods.
Referencing technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
Education Requirements Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 5 years of applicable experience. 3 years applicable experience with a Master's degree. 7 years of additional experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Experience Requirements
Must have MIL STD 40051 experience
Experience with XML, Arbor text and/or SGML
Possess the skill and ability to perform complex tasks with minimal supervision
Experience with understanding complex engineering drawings, specifications, and system description documents
Experience with facilitating/supporting review boards
Effective time management skills and ability to multi-task
Experience with creating, editing, and revising moderately complex technical documents, such as:
Operating manuals, user guides, checklists, training materials, installation guides, and
functional specifications.
Experience proofreading and ensure compliance with program-specific or DoD documentation standards and formatting requirements.
Special Skills Desired
Ability to stand up a Release Library and experience verifying that changes identified during board reviews are incorporated into documents and the Release Library.
Possess an understanding of and ability to apply military technical order principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Have existing knowledge of military aircraft technical order editing/writing processes.
Familiarity with technical manuals and standards specific to Integrated Product Support (IPS) or other logistics documentation (e.g., Maintenance Work Instructions, Technical Orders).
S1000D or other Structured Document specifications.
Capable of producing clear, concise, and well-organized documentation while adhering to approved style guides and quality control processes.
Applicant selected must have an active Secret security clearance . Must be a U.S. Citizen.
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