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Job Summary:
The Amatriot Group is seeking a Technical Writer for their CACI - Naval X department. The role involves producing, proof-reading, editing, and formatting technical documentation including design specifications, manuals, and procedures, while ensuring clarity and usability for end-users.
Responsibilities:
• Edit and format information for consumption through various media channels to include printed materials, scripted voice content, email, websites, and other electronic access points.
• Write technical [prototype] manuals, training manuals, and standard operating procedures for prototypes undergoing CONOP development.
• Ensure that Technical Data Packages (TDPs) are prepared and delivered for assigned projects that reach the prototype or low-rate production stages of development. Assist in the development of the TDP.
• Create and maintain basic briefs for various prototype devices and coordinate test event support and participate in planning meetings.
• Prepare and deliver Test Plans and Test Results for both functional and operational tests for assigned projects.
• Travel as needed to support test events. The contractor shall operate test units, monitoring devices, and associated equipment.
• Interact with and coordinate prototype and low-rate production with external parties tasked with producing units for assigned projects.
• Provide routine status updates and communicate urgent matters involving production issues to management and other stakeholders in a timely manner via phone, email, or other normal communication methods.
• Manage inventory documentation for ordering and incoming material, and general organization of lab inventory.
• Write lab SOPs for equipment, including Hazard Analysis of procedures. These are standard Crane SOPs and written to that standard.
• Obtain and maintain certification in Hazard Analysis and Non-Ordnance SOP Writing via NSWC Crane offered training.
• Demonstrate competent writing and oral communication skills.
• Be a self-starter, capable of working with minimal oversight and have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Familiarity with technical concepts and terminology.
• Focus on end-user’s needs and ensure the documentation is intuitive and easy to follow. Conduct usability testing and gather user feedback for continuous documentation improvement.
• Manage documentation lifecycle and maintain documentation product updates/changes. Archive outdated documents and ensure the latest versions are readily available.
• Utilize documentation tools and software to create and manage documents. Incorporate multimedia elements (videos, images, diagrams) to enhance understanding if/when applicable.
Qualifications:
Required:
• A-BET accredited Bachelor’s Degree in STEM / technical / engineering discipline
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a position requiring STEM / technical / engineering expertise
• Eligibility for a SECRET clearance
• Experience prepping TDPs
• Experience with Hazard Analysis
• Excellent technical writing and data presentation skills
• Track record of complex problem-solving aptitude
• Ability to think analytically and independently
• Team orientated
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in written form
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently
Preferred:
• 5-10 years technical writing experience or other related technical field
• Existing experience producing technical documentation for projects on IAC MAC task orders
• Experience in a technical writing position working with IAC MAC customers
• Experience in DoD customer relations and technical writing
• Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC)
• Active minimum Secret clearance
Company:
The Amatriot Group is a talent solutions firm providing technology solutions to the federal and commercial sectors. Founded in 2011, the company is headquartered in Vienna, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.