Senior Technical Writer
Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical Senior Technical Writer
This position has the possibility of 100% remote work.
Purpose:
- Valkyrie Enterprises has an immediate need for Senior Technical Writer who will develop moderately complex technical information, to include authoring and organizing technical documentation and evaluating technical data for accuracy and completeness.
Job Description:
- Plan, prepare, and develop technical manuals in the Web Contenta Navy Publishing Application (NPA) using Arbortext SGML Editor, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Office applications.
- Review and incorporate revisions into technical manuals based upon information derived from Technical Manual Deficiency Evaluation Reports (TMDERs), SHIPALTS, and other technical data.
- Evaluate and research engineering data such as drawings, design reports, and equipment specifications.
- Write analytical, interpretive, and documentary literature.
- Develop new technical manuals from varied technical documentation.
- Convert legacy technical manuals into SGML.
- Revise moderately complex technical drawings and illustrations to updated specifications.
- Perform Quality Assurance (QA) reviews.
- Communicate with engineers and other technical personnel for information gathering purposes.
- Provide direction and training to incoming employees.
Qualifications:
- Must have a Bachelor’s degree in English or Journalism and should have at least 5 years of experience.
- Must have at least 5 years of experience in the interpretation, 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.
- Must have at least 3 years of experience developing technical documentation using either the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) or the Navy PMS Editor (NPE), or equivalent.
- Must possess excellent communication, grammar, writing, and customer service skills.
- Must have strong attention to detail, organizational and prioritization skills, and the ability to multitask multiple projects with tight deadlines.
- Must be able to apply comprehensive knowledge and understanding of technical data (such as drawings, test specifications, reports, naval messages, and equipment operating procedures) to technical documentation in a straightforward and easily understood manner.
- Must be able to follow applicable military specifications and best practices solutions.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior SGML, HTML, S1000D experience.
- Prior HM&E military experience.
- Prior Quality Assurance (QA) review experience.
Security Requirements:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance.
Travel Requirements:
- Occasional travel-up to 10%.
- If position requires travel by domestic flight or access to secure federal facilities/military bases, candidate must be able to obtain (by start of position) and maintain appropriate identification credentials, such as REAL ID. (More information regarding REAL ID can be found: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id )
Physical Requirements:
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
- Communicating with others to exchange information.
- Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
- Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds
Valkyrie Enterprises, and its family of companies, is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Please note: The annualized pay range referenced is a general guideline. Valkyrie Enterprises considers factors such as (but not limited to) the following when determining base pay: scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s related work experience, education/training/certifications, key skills, internal peer equity/external market competitiveness, as well as other business considerations.
Additionally, Valkyrie Enterprises provides a variety of benefits to support your best health, wellness, and future, to include medical/dental/vision options, company paid life and disability insurances, 401k with match, education reimbursement, as well as company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
Pay Range: $52,000 – $62,400 per year