Documentation Specialist

JAAW™ Group; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Documentation Specialist in Quantico, VA. This position involves producing and managing doctrinal publications and training materials for Marine Corps operations. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical publications, an active Secret clearance, and proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker. A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Marine Corps writing standards and SharePoint systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in doctrinal writing, technical publications, and manual development.
• Active Secret clearance required.
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise doctrinal publications and training materials.
• Manage the MOCTT SharePoint portal.
• Produce camera-ready documents using Adobe FrameMaker.

Skills

Doctrinal writing

Technical publications

Adobe FrameMaker

Microsoft Office 365

Knowledge management systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, or Communications

Tools

Adobe FrameMaker

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Location: Quantico, VA; Clearance Required: Secret; Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Role

The JAAW Group LLC is seeking a Documentation Specialist to support the MOCTT at Quantico, VA. This position is responsible for producing, managing, and maintaining mission-critical doctrinal publications, training materials, and knowledge management systems in support of Marine Corps C2 training operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and revise doctrinal publications, pamphlets, battle drills, and training materials in compliance with Navy/Marine Corps Correspondence Manual standards
• Produce AARs, executive summaries, and COC performance assessments in standardized, decision-ready formats
• Manage the MOCTT SharePoint portal with metadata tagging, version control, and systematic document lifecycle management
• Draft and edit complex doctrinal documents in compliance with USMC writing and reproduction guidance
• Produce camera-ready, print-quality documents using Adobe FrameMaker and Microsoft Office 365
• Maintain master files for pamphlets, COC battle drills, and lesson plans
• Provide institutional feedback and draft recommended updates to joint and Marine Corps doctrinal publications
• Track assignments against Quarterly Work Plans and MSTP Doctrine & Pamphlet SOPs
• Collaborate with instructors and SMEs to capture lessons learned from training events and integrate findings into documentation

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in doctrinal writing, technical publications, and manual development
• Active Secret clearance
• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification
• Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker
• Knowledge of Navy/USMC Correspondence Manual standards
• Bachelor's degree in English, Technical Writing, Communications, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Marine Corps doctrinal writing and MSTP/MOCTT programs
• Familiarity with SharePoint administration and knowledge management systems
• Prior military service or DoD documentation experience