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Sr. Technical Writer - Defense Program.

Mavensoft Technologies.

  • San Diego, California
  • 8 days ago

    Highlights

    Editing plans, technical reports, test procedures, statements of work, user manuals, operation manuals, requirement specifications, validation documents, and proposal volumes. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience; OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Diego, California
    Websitehttp://www.mavensoft.com

    Description

    Job title: Sr. Technical Writer - Defense Program.
    Work location: Onsite in San Diego, CA
    Duration: 12 months
    Terms: W2 Contract
    Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a current/active Secret security clearance with ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance

    Position Description:
    • The Technical Editor & Writer III will support a wide array of tasks associated with the development and maintenance of technical publications for a large defense program.
    • Editing plans, technical reports, test procedures, statements of work, user manuals, operation manuals, requirement specifications, validation documents, and proposal volumes.
    • Working with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to ensure clear and accurate technical documentation.
    • ​​​Collaborating with Configuration Management and Quality Mission Assurance for document publication and delivery.
    • Capturing meeting minutes and action items for technical exchange meetings (TEMs) and design reviews.
    Required Qualifications:
    • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience;
    • OR a Master’s degree with 3 years of related experience;
    • OR a PhD with 1 year of related experience.
    • Current DoD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
    • Experience developing and maintaining program plans and process documents, and experience working with SMEs to improve and clarify technical documentation.
    • Excellent technical writing and editing skills with a focus on accuracy and consistency of both technical information and documentation layout.
    • Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, and SharePoint plus Adobe Acrobat.
    • Well-organized, detailed-oriented self-starter who enjoys challenges and works well in teams and independently.
    • Exceptional organizational skills to include the ability to multitask; must be focused on program’s documentation requirements and deadlines.
    • Outstanding communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management, as well as the customer.
    Preferred Qualifications:
    • Understanding of contractual requirements [SOWs and Data Item Descriptions (DIDs)] and Configuration Management processes.
    • Understanding of program Security Classification Guides (SCGs) to determine document portion markings.
    • Proposal experience, such as authoring Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and editing Technical Volumes.
    • Experience using Agile framework and Jira best practices.
    Please apply to usjobs@mavensoft.com

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