VetJobs is hiring : Technical Writer in Philadelphia

MediabistroPhiladelphia, PA, United States

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Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.

Responsibilities

Noblis MSD's mission is to support the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWCPD) and their mission is to enable research, development, test and evaluation, acquisition, engineering, systems integration, in-service and fleet engineering with cybersecurity, comprehensive logistics, and life-cycle savings. Currently we are looking to hire a Technical Writer.

The Technical Writer will be :

Subject matter expert with the U.S. Navy on surface fleet maintenance policies and procedures for Hull, Mechanical, & Electrical (HM&E) systems, particularly technical data, which is recorded information regardless of format, such as manuals or drawings of a scientific or technical nature.
Develop moderately complex technical information, prepare written text and illustrations, and layout and organize technical documentation.
Develop technical documentation in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and in SGML using Arbortext Editor for the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) Contenta system.
Research and interpret design reports, drawings, equipment procedures, and test specifications.
Write analytical and interpretive technical literature and procedures.
Communicate with engineers and other personnel for information gathering.
Perform Quality Assurance reviews.

Required Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with :

Bachelor's degree in any field from an accredited college or university and 3 years of related experience.

US Citizen with a DoD Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain a DoD Secret.

Must possess a strong background with tools like Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Acrobat, Arbortext, XML / SGML tagging, etc.

Desired Qualifications

Arbortext Experience.

ILS System Accesses.

CONTENTA software familiarity.

Familiarity with Military Documentation Standards (MILSTDS).

Must have at least 2 years of experience in the planning and preparation of various types of technical documentation on Naval Ship Hull, Mechanical and Electrical (HM&E), Electronic and Weapons Handling Systems and Equipment along with experience in the detailed information search and interpretation of technical data in the preparation of technical documentation.

Prior experience working on U.S. Navy and / or other DoD programs preferred.

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Posted Salary Range

USD $59,200.00 - USD $92,575.00 / Yr.

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Technical Writer • Philadelphia, PA, United States