Tech Writer III with Security Clearance

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Job description

Are you passionate about creating clear documentation for highly complex systems? We may have the Tech Writer position you've been seeking! Our products play an integral role in bridging battlefield communication gaps for Military and Coalition Partners and providing a unified operating picture. As a Tech Writer on our team you will be using your skills and expertise to work with subject matter experts, to obtain an in-depth comprehension of these products necessary to meet the documentation specifications for our programs and proposals. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains - air, land, sea, space and cyber. Responsibilities: Work with systems engineers, software engineers, and field service teams to identify content updates required for various system documentation
Follow change and configuration management processes during revisions
Participate in project meetings to identify upcoming documentation needs
Adapt to changes in system features in a rapid-moving environment
Receive direction from lead Technical Writer for project assignment and tasking Must-haves: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience
A higher level degree may substitute for experience
Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
Knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standards
Understanding of desktop publishing tools, including publishing features of Microsoft Word
Experience in other elements of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe publishing tools and editing, layout, and production of technical documents which include graphics, tables, and other embedded content
Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams
Experience in documenting software products
XML documentation experience Preferred: Ability to plan and participate in Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) preparation, technical documentation, test plans, procedures, and technical or operations manuals
Experience preparing documentation with minimal input (written or verbal) from subject matter experts, such as design engineers and program managers, to prepare initial drafts and templates
Familiarity working with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of product and documentation requirements. Verify content meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience
Prior experience creating and maintaining documentation templates, layout guides, and graphics resources
Understanding of internal technical reference documentation, including data libraries, training material, process/procedure guides
Knowledge of techniques for reviewing, editing, and formatting business proposals, product management documents, RFP responses, marketing communications, and other organizational documents as requested
Experience with Adobe FrameMaker
Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry or DoD SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We're known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation's most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

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