Senior Technical Writer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Standards, English Language, Government Standards, Interpersonal Skills, Journalism, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Military/DoD Standards, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Persuasion Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project/Program Management, Proofreading, Proposal Writing, Quality Assurance, Registered Nurse (RN), Secret Clearance, Stock Purchase Plans, Team Player, Technical Publications, Technical Support, Technical Writing, Time Management, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
IN
POSTED
16 days ago

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EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

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Education

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  • Required: Bachelor's degree in English, communications, technical writing, or a related discipline; equivalent experience considered rn
  • Preferred: Bachelor's degree in engineering plus a degree in English, journalism, or technical writing, or certification in technical writing. rn

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Experience and Clearance:

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  • US citizenship required rn
  • Active Department of War (DoW) Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) rn
  • 5-10 years of experience in technical writing or proposal writing rn
  • Familiarity with MIL-STD documentation standards and DoW technical publication practices rn

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  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

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Job Description:

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We are seeking a highly motivated technical writer to support the Kratos SRE, Inc., at our site near Crane, Indiana. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions is an industry-leading provider of advanced defense, security, and technology solutions. With a rich legacy of innovation, Kratos is dedicated to delivering cutting-edge, mission-critical systems and services that enhance national security and safeguard global assets.

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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

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Job Summary:

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This role is integral for preparing, organizing, and completing program-specific documentation. The technical writer will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs), engineers, and program managers to ensure complex technical data is accurately translated into clear, concise, and compliant documentation.

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

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Core Responsibilities:

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  • Document development and maintenance rn
  • Collaboration and communication:rn

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  • Collaborate with SMEs and team members to gather information for documentation, translating technical information into user-friendly content for diverse audiences rn
  • Support document coordination including scheduling, tracking feedback, and version control rn

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  • Travel: Up to 10% (support to NSWC Crane, industry teammates, and program reviews) rn
  • Quality assurance: Edit and proofread program-specific documents for clarity, consistency, grammar, and technical accuracy rn
  • Technical skills and professional attributes:rn

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  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write clear, concise, and persuasive content rn
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills rn
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint rn
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment rn
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with team members at all levels of the organization rn

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Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information per government standards

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/