Technical Writer
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
Crane, IN
Overview
TECHNICAL WRITER (F3009 2026-24765):
Bowhead is seeking a Technical Writer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The Technical Writerrevises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
- Collaborating with a variety of teams and customers to ensure correct information is incorporated into technical documentation.
- Writer will access manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
- Writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
May provide direction to lower level Technical Writers.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Master's degree is preferred with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant work experience in professional, non-Government technical writing role. Experience may be considered in lieu of education.
- Must have experience with MS word templates and formatting.
- Prior experience supporting a program at NSWC Crane is highly preferred.
- Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures is required.
- Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Must be able to work under challenging deadlines and be accountable for completing work within specified time frame.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
- Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. Candidates who currently hold a Secret clearance are encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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About the Company
Bowhead / UIC Technical Services
UIC Government Services (UICGS) and its Bowhead family of companies are a division of Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC), an Alaskan Native Corporation (ANC). UIC is one of the largest ANC’s in Alaska, and combined with UICGS/Bowhead, we offer a wide variety of services to defense and civilian government agencies that reach across multiple disciplines, the U.S., and the world. With our excellent management team and great range of services in the areas of Information Technology, Logistics & Marine, Manufacturing & Products, Program Management and Operations, and Systems & Technology, we perform over 250 contracts worldwide with innovative business solutions in areas such as engineering, maintenance services, manufacturing, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, our 3,500+ employees of the Bowhead family of companies, UIC, UIC Government Services, UIC Government Construction, and UIC Commercial remain committed to delivering quality results to ensure our customers’ success. Headquartered in Virginia, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar corporation consistently recognized as one of the top 25 8(a) certified small business companies for government contracting.