0025 - Technical Writer

Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alakaʻi Services and Poe'hana Group, Inc. is hiring for a role focused on mission-critical logistics and training documentation development. This position requires a solid understanding of operational systems and the creation of instructional materials that meet Government standards.

The ideal candidate will possess 3-10 years of relevant experience, strong technical writing skills, and the ability to work in diverse operational environments both CONUS and OCONUS.

Qualifications

• 3-10 years experience in a similar role.
• Ability to translate technical information into clear content.
• Experience in developing training products and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain training documentation and manuals.
• Coordinate with subject matter experts for accurate system content.
• Manage documentation repositories to ensure accessibility and currency.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Documentation management

Technical writing

Government compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to support mission‑critical logistics, sustainment, operational, facilities, training, and mission‑enabling activities in support of U.S. Government and Department of Defense objectives throughout the Indo‑Pacific region. Personnel in this role contribute to the planning, coordination, execution, and sustainment of complex operations in dynamic and geographically dispersed environments. The position supports operational readiness, resource integration, mission effectiveness, and stakeholder collaboration while ensuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and security requirements. Duties are performed in support of contingency, expeditionary, and steady‑state operations and may require coordination with Government personnel, mission partners, and cross‑functional teams to achieve program objectives.

Position Overview/Functional Role

This role develops and maintains training documentation, manuals, and instructional materials to support operational systems, platforms, and mission training activities. Translates technical information into clear, structured content suitable for classroom, on‑the‑job, and distance learning environments. Coordinates with subject matter experts and operational personnel to capture system functionality, procedures, and mission‑specific considerations. Edits, formats, and standardizes documentation to meet Government requirements, including publication and distribution standards. Supports development of training products for demonstrations, exercises, and operational systems training, ensuring accuracy and usability. Produces and manages documentation repositories to ensure materials are accessible, current, and aligned with mission and stakeholder needs.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

The job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work at various sites, both CONUS and OCONUS, with travel as required.
• Perform duties associated with the assigned functional role.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skill Level Requirements – Journeyman

• 3-10 years experience
• Possesses and applies expertise on multiple complex work assignments.
• Assignments may be broad in nature, requiring originality and innovation in determining how to accomplish tasks.
• Operates with appreciable latitude in developing methodology and presenting solutions to problems. Contributes to deliverables and performance metrics where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and strive to provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants and staff in accordance with sound employee relations practices and federal and state laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy status, or any other characteristic protected by law.