Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II

Saalex; Tidewater (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)

Training & Development

Job summary

A defense contracting company is seeking a Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II in Tidewater, VA to support Navy contracts. The role involves creating and maintaining technical drawings and documentation while ensuring compliance with DoD standards. Applicants should have an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with drafting tools like AutoCAD. Benefits include healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• Experience creating technical drawings and documentation.
• Proficiency with drafting and documentation tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain technical drawings and engineering documentation.
• Ensure documentation complies with military standards.
• Collaborate with teams to validate and update technical content.

Skills

Technical drawing creation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Document control processes

Configuration management

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Technical Writing

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Visio

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office Suite

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II in Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA.

Position Type: Contingent on Contract Award.

Salary: $50k-$90k (depending on experience).

The Draftsman / Documentation Specialist II supports the Navy by developing, maintaining, and managing technical drawings, system diagrams, and controlled documentation in support of IT, network, and engineering environments. This role ensures accuracy, standardization, and configuration control of technical documentation across distributed LVC systems.

Essential Functions

• Develop, update, and maintain technical drawings, network diagrams, system schematics, and engineering documentation using approved drafting tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio).
• Translate engineering, network, and system requirements into accurate technical diagrams and documentation.
• Maintain document and drawing configuration control, versioning, and baseline management in accordance with program and DoD standards.
• Support Configuration Control Boards (CCBs) and change management processes by updating documentation to reflect approved changes.
• Ensure documentation complies with DoD, Navy, and program standards, including formatting, security marking, and distribution controls.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and program staff to validate and update technical content.
• Support audits, inspections, and accreditation activities by maintaining accurate and current documentation.
• Manage document repositories (e.g., SharePoint, CMDBs) and ensure proper access control and organization.

Required

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience creating technical drawings, diagrams, and controlled documentation.
• Proficiency with drafting and documentation tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Microsoft Visio, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office Suite).
• Familiarity with configuration management and document control processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts and deadlines.
• Strong communication and coordination skills with technical teams.

Desired

• Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs and technical environments.
• Familiarity with EIA-649 configuration management standards or ITIL processes.
• Experience supporting network, system, or cybersecurity documentation efforts.
• Active Secret, Top Secret, or SCI clearance preferred.

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Security Clearance

Must be eligible to obtain a Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI clearance. Active clearances preferred. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Stock Option Plan