Naval Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer

Akima

Suffolk (VA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 78,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k)

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Job summary

Akima Systems Engineering (ASE) seeks an Interior Communications SOVT Technical Writer to develop and verify SOVTs in Suffolk, VA for NIWC Interior Communication systems across shipboard and shore installations. You will draft, edit, and format documentation per SPEG/SOVT requirements and contribute to test plans and hardware/software publications.

The role requires ability to obtain a secret clearance, strong editing skills, and experience with MDTST, MS Word, and Visio.

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., 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 and DoD Installation directives.

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.