Lead Technical Writer for IETMs & MBPS (XML/S1000D)

Technical Systems Integration, Inc.; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company 50

Paid time off and federal holidays

Life insurance

Professional development support

Job summary

Technical Systems Integration, Inc. (TSI) seeks a Senior Technical Writer to lead S1000D IETM development for US Navy programs at NSWC PCD in Panama City, FL. This on-site role drives XML coding, publishing, and MBPS data management, ensuring DoD compliance and effective technical publications.

You will mentor junior writers, coordinate with engineers and IPTs, and oversee documentation efforts across reviews and status reporting, contributing to program success and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead XML coding and electronic Technical Manual development and publishing in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Create, publish, and maintain S1000D-compliant Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using current content management software.
• Manage technical publications specifications, including tagging, data module requirements list development, illustration control numbering.
• Manage configuration, alteration, and logistics data within the Model-Based Product Support (MBPS) database, ensuring compliance with NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and DoD Technical Specifications and associated directives.
• Interface with engineers, developers, and system integrators; participate in technical reviews and Integrated Product Team (IPT) sessions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior technical writing staff.
• Support documentation working group meetings and report status on IETM development.

Skills

XML coding

Leadership

IETM development

Content management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communication, English, Journalism, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Arbortext Editor/Publishing Engine

CMPro

MBPS database

Job description

Technical Systems Integration, Inc. (TSI) seeks a Senior Technical Writer to lead S1000D IETM development for US Navy programs at NSWC PCD in Panama City, FL. This on-site role drives XML coding, publishing, and MBPS data management, ensuring DoD compliance and effective technical publications.

You will mentor junior writers, coordinate with engineers and IPTs, and oversee documentation efforts across reviews and status reporting, contributing to program success and knowledge transfer.