Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer-P

Akima, LLC; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) in Suffolk, VA seeks an Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer to support System Operational Verification Testing for NIWC interior communication systems on shipboard and shoreside installations. Responsibilities include preparing SOVTs per SPEG 2.2 and ensuring all documentation meets required standards.

Research, writing, editing and proofreading will be required to produce installation and maintenance manuals, technical advisories and release notes.

Qualifications

• Able to obtain Secret Clearance.
• Experience writing test plans and SOVTs.
• Proven proofreading and editing skills.
• Experience with documentation/word processing systems (e.g., MDTST, Microsoft Word).
• Experience creating or editing graphics with Visio.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity concepts is a plus.
• Familiar with MIL-STD-9090.310 and DoD directives.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, edits and proofs technical data for manuals, procedures and specs.
• Ensures documentation meets government specs and style guidelines.
• Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.
• Transforms subject matter into clear, easy-to-understand information.
• Creates or revises hardware/software documentation including installation, operation and maintenance instructions.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and refers complex ones to higher-level staff.

Job description

ASE is looking for an Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer to work in Suffolk, VA. To join our team of outstanding professionals,

Akima Systems Engineering Technical Writers perform System Operational Verification Testing (SOVT) development and submission of NAVWAR compliant SOVTs for shipboard and shoreside installations of NIWC Interior Communication systems for the following Combat Systems:

• Integrated Voice Network.
• Shipboard Air Traffic Control Communications System.
• General Announcing.
• Hierarchical Yet Dynamically Reprogrammable Architecture.
• Shipwide Interior Wireless Communications System.

Technical Writers perform the development of SPEG 2.2 System Operational Verification Test (SOVT) Preparation and Execution Guide (SPEG) compliant SOVTs as required for each system variant. System SOVTs are developed following SPEG requirements, identifying minimum test elements, special test elements, and written following the required format and structure of the current SPEG.

Responsibilities

• Researches, writes, edits and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications.
• Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
• Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations.
• Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information.
• Creates or revises hardware or software product documentation, which includes installation, operation and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes.
• Performs work under direct supervision.
• Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Qualifications

• Able to Obtain Secret Clearance.
• Ability to write test plans, SOVT’s effectively.
• Essential knowledge and experience proofreading/editing, that includes grammar skills.
• Experience in documentation/word processing systems (e.g., Modern Digital Tactical Software for Testing (MDTST) and Microsoft Word.
• Experience creating or manipulating graphic files (Microsoft Visio).
• Ability to apply knowledge of cybersecurity concepts, policies, and procedures is a plus.
• Familiar with Controlled Unclassified Information (e.g., requirements, handling and creation).
• Ability to interpret technical manuals, illustration, specifications, diagrams, and schematics.
• Understanding of military documentation doctrine such as MIL-STD-9090.310 (Alterations to Ships accomplished by Alteration Installation Teams Technical Specification) and DoD Installation directives.

This position is contingent upon contract award and funding. Applicants selected may be offered but cannot begin work until funding has been confirmed.

Job ID

2026-25778

Work Type

On-Site

Pay Range

$70,000-$78,000

Benefits

• Regular - The company offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) and a range of other voluntary benefits. Paid Time Off (PTO) is offered to regular full-time and part-time employees.

Company Description

Work Where it Matters

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE), an Akima company, is not just another federal systems support contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.

At ASE, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.

For our shareholders, ASE provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.

For our government customers, ASE delivers solutions in maritime IT, systems engineering, and integration across the Department of Defense and stands ready to help improve operational performance at a reasonable and sustainable cost.

As an ASE employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.