Incorporates photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate processes.• Organizes information for publication layouts.• Drafts test plans, test reports, and supplemental information as requested.• Develops, writes, and edits material 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.• Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.• Interviews production and engineering personnel.• Reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.• Reviews manufacturer's and trade catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.• Studies 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.• Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding.• Selects photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.• Assists in laying out material for publication and arranges for typing, duplication and distribution of material, write speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases.• Edits, standardizes, or makes changes to material prepared by other writers or plant personnel.• Specializes in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.• Provides technical editing for test related documentation.• Supports the development of technical documentation (e.g., operations and maintenance manuals, training materials, systems specifications, checklists, procedures, and master task listings.• Develops technical documentation from rough drawings and sketches, incomplete documentation, or documentation in foreign languages.• Performs other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE
Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or a related field is desired.• Certification in document management or configuration management is desired.• At least five (5) years of experience developing, writing, and editing material for Test Plans, Test Reports, Risk Hazard Assessment, and Safety Procedures, with a significant portion of that experience in document configuration management.• Demonstrated technical writing and editing skills, with the ability to create clear, concise, and accurate technical documents.• Thorough understanding of document formatting and layout principles.• Ability to research and synthesize information from various sources.• Familiarity with technical writing style guides and terminology.• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with engineers and other technical staff.• Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure accuracy and completeness in all documents and adherence to configuration management requirements.• Expert knowledge of document configuration management principles and practices, including version control systems (e.g., SharePoint, Git, Subversion) and document management workflows.• Ability to develop and implement document configuration management plans and procedures.• Training and mentoring skills to effectively train other technical writers on document configuration management best practices.• Prior experience in a technical writing or editing role within a T&E environment, with specific experience in document configuration management preferred.• Familiarity with document management systems used by the military or Government agencies preferred.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is typically performed in a controlled office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
May require lifting up to 25 pounds.
WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE
DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS: As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.
As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment. We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.
