Job Description
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Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, comes with over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting logistics information systems.
We have over 500 employees worldwide supporting our customers with high-quality, innovative, and cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. Tapestry Solutions supports 85 defense, commercial and government customers from over 50 US locations and nine countries.
Tapestry Solutions Boeing Global Services BGS is seeking a Part-Time Technical Writer in San Luis Obispo, CA.
In this role you will assist in organizing, developing, writing, and editing publications and related data to support product requirements as well as incorporate engineering and technical content into publications as required.
Position Responsibilities:
- Assists in investigating, compiling, and reviewing available source technical data and writes new or changed material in compliance with specifications.
- Researches subject matter as appropriate to create and verify accurate and usable content.
- Participates in reviews to validate technical data and determine compliance with program and customer standards and requirements.
- Using various software programs (e.g., MadCap Flare, Adobe Creative Suite), creates multi-part documents. Inputs technical data into an authoring and/or publishing system adhering to established standards and processes.
- Verifies consistency of terminology, style, and formatting in documentation.
The selected candidate will be required to perform work onsite at the listed location. This position allows for some telecommuting.
The position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software
- Ability to perform research and investigation
- Ability to effectively work independently and within a team environment
- Technical writing and editing preferred
Preferred Qualifications ( Desired Skills / Experience ):
- Excellent writing/editing skills and attention to detail
- Familiarity with desktop publishing, photo editing, and video editing software
- Able to conform and maintain technical format, style, and writing standards
- Familiarity with xml/html
- Knowledge of AGILE methodologies
- Experience with the software development life cycle
Typical Education & Experience :
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Relocation :
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.
Drug Free Workplace :
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Shift :
This position is first-shift
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range: $18 – $24 an hour
Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.