Technical Writer

Technical Writer
Location
Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)

Job Type / Status
Full-Time

Education
Bachelor's Degree

Clearance Level Required
Secret

Job Description
McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Maintenance and Process Publications functional area in the Fleet Engineering Branch at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The candidate will be part of a cross‑functional team responsible for managing, revising, and distributing technical documentation to the United States Navy. Due to the complex subject matter of the documentation, strict attention to detail is required. The candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced, schedule‑driven environment, and be able to handle multiple projects with variable outcomes.

Responsibilities

Supporting the updates and operations of proprietary software used to create interactive weapon maintenance procedures

Maintaining and distributing technical documentation through an access‑controlled document management system

Supporting the conversion and migration of the current technical manual library from desktop publishing software to the Navy standard of XML/S1000D

Editing and proofing technical documentation to support change requests and revisions while ensuring all DoD and Military standards are followed

Collaborating with engineers, technicians and subject matter experts to write, edit and distribute technical manuals

Attending bi‑weekly Document Review Boards to support the entire document change process including providing Publications feedback on change requests and generating redline packets from approved changes

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy

Proficient with Adobe AcrobatPro

Proficient with Microsoft365 applications

Experience with HTML/XML and/or S1000D

Experience with Arbortext and Microsoft Expressions

Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Experience with DoD maintenance or publications

Able to quickly learn new tools and applications

Able to work independently or as part of a team

Experience with MIL‑STD‑38784 and MIL‑STD‑24784

McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as any other state or federally required benefits.

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