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Company: Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS) Location: On-Site at NSWC Crane. Some telework may be allowed, not guaranteed. Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: Commensurate with experience. SCA Wage Determination applies Clearance Level Required: Secret (Interim Secret to start). U.S. Citizenship required. About Us: Tri-County Steel LLC (TCS) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business located in Bedford, Indiana. We have been a trusted defense contractor supporting our industry and government partners for over 16 years, offering a wide variety of logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services. We pride ourselves on a strong commitment to our clients and a focus on quality and reliability in everything we do. Additionally, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees, providing opportunities for advancement and professional growth. Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support a NAVAIR customer at NSWC Crane. This position focuses on creating, editing, and formatting a range of technical documentation and instructional content that complies with established military and industry standards, while also supporting test data analysis tied to range testing activities. The successful candidate will support engineering and logistics teams by translating complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, and will work closely with the engineering team to take on data analysis and reporting tasks currently performed by an engineer, freeing that engineer to focus on other priorities. Essential Functions: * Develop clear, accurate documentation such as technical manuals, curriculum, SOPs, and guidance materials.
* Receive workflows via email, assign project workbook numbers as needed, and keep folders and documents current.
* Read, proofread, edit, and format documents and memos, returning revised documents to the point of contact (POC) for approval or rejection of changes.
* Route documents as necessary using POC-provided routing lists; maintain active routing lists and follow up with individuals who have pending workflows awaiting review and signature.
* Finalize documents once routing is complete and return to the POC, updating the project folder accordingly.
* Transfer legacy supplementary documents (SDs) into the current format and submit for routing.
* Write new SDs and verify they address all requirements set out in the governing SOP.
* Calculate and transfer information from Work Requests, comparing items submitted for various tests (e.g., leak testing and other non-range tests) against the tests actually performed on the range to identify discrepancies between requested and completed testing.
* Calculate averages and standard deviations across tested item sets, using established formulas and processes, to determine homogeneity within a given set of results.
* Create test reports based on this analysis.
* Ensure documentation meets customer standards, style guides, and usability needs.
* Research, organize, and prepare technical information from various sources.
* Perform desktop publishing including formatting, layout, tables, and structured content.
* Create and manipulate graphics, charts, diagrams, and flowcharts for inclusion in documentation.
* Support documentation validation/verification events and participate in customer and internal meetings.
* Maintain documentation records and support administrative tasks such as meeting minutes and file management.
* Interface with technical writers, multimedia staff, engineers, and government representatives.
* Work independently with limited supervision, exercising sound judgment to research and resolve questions before escalating. Experience and Skills: * Associate's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree).
* Proficient with Arbortext Editor, XML schema, and structured data/documentation.
* Comfortable performing basic statistical calculations (average, standard deviation) using a defined process or formula.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, Visio, Project).
* Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
* Desktop publishing proficiency including tables, graphics, diagrams, and layout.
* Knowledge of DoD standards such as MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D.
* Experience working in a DoD/defense documentation environment.
* Ability to understand, interpret, and synthesize engineering drawings and data.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take direction on the fundamentals of the role, and proactively seek out answers rather than wait for step-by-step instructions. Desired Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a related discipline.
* Active Secret clearance.
* Familiarity with GPO Style Manual, IADS, PDF-XChange Editor.
* Experience with ASD-STE100 (Simplified Technical English).
* Knowledge of provisioning data and configuration management processes.
* Experience with TPDRs, IRACS, and Navy/Marine systems such as NATEC, JDMICS, JDRS, and IPDM.
* Prior exposure to range testing, test reporting, or data analysis in a technical or engineering support role. Travel: Minimal. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required. Benefits: * Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.
* 401(K) Plan with company match.
* 12 paid holidays.
* Paid time off (PTO).
* Competitive salaries. Application Process: We invite resumes from all interested parties.