Engineering Technical Writer

Federal IT Consulting (FEDITC); Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

FEDITC, LLC, a fast-growing DoD-focused contractor, seeks an Engineering Technical Writer to support Red River Army Depot in Texarkana, TX. This on-site role requires United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD clearance.

The writer will produce manuals and technical documents, consolidate information across GSCE programs, and ensure compliance with military standards and style guides. Strong writing, research and publishing skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience developing military technical manuals or other DoD technical publications.
• Experience with Arbortext XML, desktop publishing, WebFLIS, and military publication standards.
• Strong technical writing, research, organization, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruction manuals, technical manuals, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information within the GSCE program.
• Develop, gather, and disseminate technical information among GSCE programs and partners, and work with program leaders and staff to manage the flow of information among project work groups.
• Collect and organize information required for the preparation of military technical publications (print Technical Manual (TM)s and/or electronic TMs).
• Research source data provided by Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM).
• Develop integrated art and text during publishing to ensure a logical, accurate, and easy to read format.
• Support logisticians, provisioners, engineers, and quality control technical personnel throughout the manual development process.
• Provide desktop publishing support in the production of technical manuals, repair parts lists, and other technical publications.
• Research technical source data, nomenclature, and National Stock Numbers (NSNs), including use of WebFLIS.
• Author and publish technical work packages usingArbortext XML and EMS NG Publisher in accordance with applicable military standards and style guides.
• Support the preparation and delivery of required CDRL technical documentation.

Skills

Technical writing

Research

Communication skills

Organization

Tools

Arbortext XML

WebFLIS

EMS NG Publisher

Desktop publishing

Job description

FEDITC, LLC is a fast-growing business supporting DoD and other intelligence agencies worldwide. FEDITC develops mission critical national security systems throughout the world directly supporting the Warfighter, DoD Leadership, & the country. We are proud & honored to provide these services.

Overview of position:

FEDITC is seeking an Engineering Technical Writer to work at Red River Army Depot in the Texarkana, TX area.

A United States Citizenship and an active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Prepare instruction manuals, technical manuals, and other supporting documents to communicate complex and technical information within the GSCE program.
• Develop, gather, and disseminate technical information among GSCE programs and partners, and work with program leaders and staff to manage the flow of information among project work groups.
• Collect and organize information required for the preparation of military technical publications (print Technical Manual (TM)s and/or electronic TMs).
• Research source data provided by Tank-Automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM).
• Develop integrated art and text during publishing to ensure a logical, accurate, and easy to read format.
• Support logisticians, provisioners, engineers, and quality control technical personnel throughout the manual development process.
• Provide desktop publishing support in the production of technical manuals, repair parts lists, and other technical publications.
• Research technical source data, nomenclature, and National Stock Numbers (NSNs), including use of WebFLIS.
• Author and publish technical work packages usingArbortext XML and EMS NG Publisher in accordance with applicable military standards and style guides.
• Support the preparation and delivery of required CDRL technical documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing military technical manuals or other DoD technical publications.
• Experience with Arbortext XML, desktop publishing, WebFLIS, and military technical publication standards.
• Strong technical writing, research, organization, and communication skills.

Clearance:

• Active Secret DoD Security Clearance is required.
• Must be a United States Citizen and pass a background check.

FEDITC, LLC. is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not employ AI tools in our decision-making processes. Regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, FEDITC, LLC. ensures that all employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our commitment to non-discrimination in employment extends to every location in which our company operates.