Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary)

Paid Time Off

Short/Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Stock Option Plan

Job summary

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II to support Navy IT, network, and engineering environments across Tidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. You will develop, maintain, and manage drawings, diagrams, and controlled docs ensuring accuracy and standardization.

The role requires coordinating with engineers and cybersecurity staff, maintaining configuration control, and supporting audits and accreditation efforts. Eligible for Secret/TS clearance preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent).
• Experience creating technical drawings, diagrams, and controlled documentation.
• Proficiency with drafting and documentation tools (AutoCAD, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, MS Office).
• Familiarity with configuration management and DoD/Navy documentation standards.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and maintain technical drawings, network diagrams, system schematics, and documentation using approved drafting tools.
• Translate requirements into accurate technical diagrams and documentation.
• Maintain document and drawing configuration control, versioning, and baseline management per DoD standards.
• Support Change Boards by updating docs to reflect approved changes.
• Ensure compliance with DoD, Navy, and program standards, including formatting and security marking.
• Collaborate with engineers, cybersecurity personnel, and staff to validate content.
• Support audits, inspections, and accreditation activities by maintaining current documentation.
• Manage document repositories (e.g., SharePoint) and ensure proper access control.

Skills

Technical documentation

Drafting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Drafting/Engineering/Technical Writing

Tools

AutoCAD

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office Suite

Job description

Saalex Corporation is seeking a Draftsman/Documentation Specialist II inTidewater, VA and San Diego, CA. Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. Saalex offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

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

Requirements

Required:

• Associate’sorBachelor’sdegree in Drafting, Engineering Technology, Technical Writing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience creating technical drawings, diagrams, and controlled documentation.
• Proficiencywith 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 tomaintainhigh documentation accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation efforts and deadlines.
• Strong communicationand 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’sorBachelor’sdegree 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