NIKA is hiring for a Technical Writer/Publications Manager to support the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) Facilities organization in San Antonio, TX. The role will sit onsite.
Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.
Job Description:
- Provide a DHA-FE Publications Manager to serve as the DHA-FE expert manager on all current Publications Systems Branch (PSB) requirements including using the task management system (ETMS2), templates/formats, supporting document requirements,
coordination process, etc. for DHA FAC publications including DHA-Administrative Instructions (DHA-AIs), DHA Procedural Instructions (DHA-PIs), DHA Technical Manuals (DHA-TMs), DHA Procedural Manuals (DHA-PMs), and DHA Interim Procedures Memorandums (DHA IPMs).
- Develop and maintain the DHA-FAC Publications Library as a repository for all DHA-FAC publications and policy documents to include DHA-AI/PI/PM/TMs, Facilities Information, Instruction, & Guidance (FIIG) Bulletins, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policy Memos, and Guides.
- Ensure publications are developed based on DHA Director, Deputy and Division Chief Priorities
- Track all DHA-FAC publications from work group completion through posting to the Publications Library and coordinate both formal and informal distribution to relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure publication packages have all required supporting documents, coordinate needed publications actions (reviews, comment adjudication, updates) with SMEs and Government leads, and ensure deadlines are met.
- Manage and document DHA-FAC Publications Library capabilities. Coordinate changes to capabilities, functionality, access, and features with platform manager and senior leaders.
- 3+ years of experience in DoW or DHA publications development and writing.
- Familiarity with Electronic Task Management Software System (ETMS2) and DHA Publications processes.
Skills for Technical Writer/Publications Manager:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, and experience with Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with military, health care, and DHA culture and jargon is preferred.
- Eligible for a US Security Clearance and Clearance Access Card (CAC).
NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.