Technical Writer: ISIS Job in Manassas 20112, Virginia Us
Researches and writes technical content supporting specialized military equipment, integrated systems and subsystems, IT equipment and software. Edits and updates existing technical content in a fast-paced fluid environment of engineering changes.
Writes, rewrites and/or edits technical documents to support the production of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) for the AN/BVY-1 Integrated Submarine Imaging System (ISIS), Photonics Mast, periscopes, and other submarine electronics systems. Develop technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clear and effective technical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences. Responsible for capturing and documenting operational and maintenance related information to support the introduction of new technology to the US Navy submarine fleet.
The following skills are highly desirable:
1. Experience entering content using HTML, XML, and content management systems
2. Familiarity with MS Office Suite
3. Ability to establish and implement quality assurance procedures and records.
Additional requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
2. Candidates must be able to obtain a Secret level security clearance.
Required Skills:
1. Experience performing system operation and maintenance on US Navy submarine sonar systems and/or knowledge and familiarity of S1000D technical documentation standards., 2. Ability to write using clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions. Knowledge of the English language, grammar, usage and composition., 3. Ability to acquire and verify subject matter content by interviewing workers engaged in developing products and services, observing production methods, referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications., 4. Ability to write technical content for procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications that describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment., 5. Ability to define required graphics, photographs, tables, figures, and engineering drawings and/or create graphic materials using basic photography and graphic applications such as PowerPoint and Photoshop.
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