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Technical Editor and Writer 2

DP Professionals

Elkridge, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Adobe Acrobat, Aerospace and Defense, Arbortext, Atlassian JIRA, Communication Skills, Content Development, Content Structure, Detail Oriented, DoD Clearance, DoD Secret Clearance, Editing, Educational Technology, English Language, HTML (HyperText Markup Language), Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Military, Military Operations, Military Specifications, Military/DoD Standards, Multitasking, Operations Processes, Optics, Organizational Skills, Preventative Maintenance, Problem Solving Skills, SGML (Standard Generalized Markup Language), Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Technical Delivery, Technical Editing, Technical Writing, United States Citizen, User Documentation, Writing Skills, XML (EXtensible Markup Language), XML Authoring
LOCATION
Elkridge, MD
POSTED
2 days ago
DPP is seeking a Technical Writer for an opportunity with our client in the Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing industry.
 
Work location: Onsite in Elkridge, MD
Work schedule: 9x80 A
Duration: 12 months
Terms: W2 contract
Work authorization: US Citizen; must hold a US DoD Secret clearance
 
Position summary:
  • We are looking for a specialized Technical Writer to join our client’s high-performing team in developing technical manual content for advanced Ground/Air Task-Oriented Radar military systems.
  • Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated. 
Responsibilities:
  • Writes, rewrites, develops technical manual content such as Operating Procedures, Maintenance procedures, Troubleshooting procedures, Preventive Maintenance, to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to the military end-user.
  • Oversee development of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
  • Conduct quality review of materials.
  • Author and publish materials in electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
  • Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver technical manuals to varying levels of details.
  • Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military specifications and standards of technical writing.
  • Perform other duties as assigned. 
Basic qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM discipline or related field
  • Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems
  • Or proven mechanical aptitude demonstrated by job experience required for grasping the maintenance part of the technical manuals
  • Ability to comprehend military specifications (experience with MIL-STD-40051 a plus)
  • Proficiency with MS Office Products
  • Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience tagging XML documents
  • Minimum of 2 years’ technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer or other XML authoring software tools
  • Experience using Confluence/JIRA
  • Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
  • Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
  • Possess and maintain Department of Defense (DoD) Secret clearance
  • Self-starter and engaged team member 
Preferred qualifications:
  • Minimum of 5 years’ technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer, or other XML authoring software tools
  • Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100)
  • Expert knowledge of standards – XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content
  • Possess and maintain DoD Secret clearance
  • Self-starter and engaged team member 
Interested? Learn more:
Click the apply button to learn more about this position (#26-00674).

US Citizen: Must hold an Active US security clearance, which requires a thorough background search and US citizenship. Residency requirements may apply. EOE/AA/V/D

DPP offers a range of compensation and benefits packages to our employees and their eligible dependents. Call today to learn more about working with DPP.
 

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