Technical Writer with Security Clearance

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Job description

Technical Writer Company Overview: KMS Solutions, LLC is a technical management / solutions company that specializes in engineering, analysis, and cyber security. Founded in 2005, KMS is a certified small business with nearly two decades of experience supporting the Department of Defense as well as many other departments and programs critical to our Nations security and well-being. KMS is a 2024 winner of the USA Today Top Workplaces recognizing quality workplace cultures across the United States who put their employees first. Additionally, we received Culture Excellence Awards for Compensation & Benefits, Innovation, Leadership, Purpose & Values and Work-Life Flexibility. Summary/objective: KMS Solutions is seeking a highly motivated individual to join a team of engineers and technicians providing engineering and technical support to the Ranges, Engineering, and Analysis Department at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) in Newport, RI. This multi-disciplinary team is responsible for providing systems safety, environmental qualification testing, and range sustainment in support of undersea warfare systems. Candidates with strong technical writing experience are highly desired. Essential functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Edit existing content to conform to relevant guidelines and standards and to maximize clarity. Maintain stylistic, notational, and organizational standards to ensure consistent documentation.
Support development of technical reports, procedures, white papers, or other formal documentation with access to appropriate resources such as meeting minutes, requirements documents, drawings, and support from subject matter experts, etc.
Write or revise technical material to standardized for technical reports, manuals, briefs, and other documentation. Work closely with Subject Matter Experts to maximize clarity and ensure documents conform to existing guidelines and standards. Required education and experience: Ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.
Bachelor's Degree is a writing, communications, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience of technical writing. Preferred education and experience: Experience specifically with undersea warfare systems and/or providing support at NUWC Division Newport.
Bachelor's Degree is a math, science, engineering, or technical field.
Five (5) years of experience of technical writing. Competencies: Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Thoroughness and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, to all levels of the customer and company leadership. Additional eligibility requirements Work authorization/security clearance requirements: Able to maintain a Secret clearance. Other Duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Supervisory Responsibility: None Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Excellent listening skills are essential. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: The typical workday is eight hours in length. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, with concurrence from the supervisor. The employee must be available during the "core" work hours of 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and must account for the hours in a pay period to maintain full-time status. Telework: This is a Hybrid position after the first six months of employment with up to 40% remote. Travel: Up to 10% CONUS travel may be required. Benefits and Additional Compensation: KMS offers a competitive benefits packaging including medical, dental and vision insurances, flexible spending account, PTO, paid holidays, military leave, bereavement leave, 401k / retirement savings plan, professional development and tuition reimbursement, basic and voluntary life insurance / AD&D, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary AFLAC supplemental insurance products and employee assistance plan (EAP) program. Additionally, KMS offers employee referral bonuses and a discretionary annual bonus. AAP/EEO Statement: KMS Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. KMS Solutions is a drug free workplace.

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