RTAM Service-Level Technical Writer / Editor

Claxton-Logistics-Service; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Claxton-Logistics-Service seeks an experienced Technical Writer/Editor to support U.S. Marine Corps technical documentation for Aviation Command and Control, SOPs, and Range Cards.

You will research, develop, coordinate, edit, and manage documentation with government staff, engineers, and contractors. Responsibilities include creating SOPs, incorporating AutoCAD drawings into Word docs, and ensuring compliance with The Chicago Manual of Style.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance required.
• Experience in Aviation Command and Control or a related field.
• Experience writing and editing technical documentation, SOPs, procedures, guidelines, and/or Range Cards.
• Knowledge or experience with C5ISR systems or equipment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and experience incorporating technical drawings, photographs, and other graphics into formal documentation.
• Strong technical research, writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple technical documents and meet established project deadlines.
• Experience supporting USMC or DoD technical documentation requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and edit technical documentation, procedures, and guidelines supporting Aviation Command and Control and C5ISR systems and equipment.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Range Cards.
• Coordinate the production and review of technical documents with Government project engineers, management, and contractor personnel.
• Incorporate AutoCAD drawings, digital photographs, and scanned images into Microsoft Word technical documents.
• Conduct independent technical research and coordinate with subject matter experts and other sources to develop accurate technical content.
• Track technical document drafts through the review and approval process and oversee final production in accordance with project deadlines.
• Attend technical document In-Progress Review (IPR) meetings.
• Ensure technical documentation is written clearly and accurately in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style.
• Develop SOPs and Range Cards in accordance with MCO 3550.9A.
• Ensure technical products meet established formatting, quality, and documentation requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Organizational skills

Research

Project coordination

Time management

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Word

Job description

Seeking an experienced Technical Writer / Editor to support U.S. Marine Corps technical documentation requirements related to Aviation Command and Control projects, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Range Cards.

The Technical Writer / Editor will research, develop, coordinate, edit, and manage technical documentation while working closely with Government personnel, project engineers, management, and other contractors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and edit technical documentation, procedures, and guidelines supporting Aviation Command and Control and C5ISR systems and equipment
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Range Cards
• Coordinate the production and review of technical documents with Government project engineers, management, and contractor personnel
• Incorporate AutoCAD drawings, digital photographs, and scanned images into Microsoft Word technical documents
• Conduct independent technical research and coordinate with subject matter experts and other sources to develop accurate technical content
• Track technical document drafts through the review and approval process and oversee final production in accordance with project deadlines
• Attend technical document In-Progress Review (IPR) meetings
• Ensure technical documentation is written clearly and accurately in accordance with The Chicago Manual of Style
• Develop SOPs and Range Cards in accordance with MCO 3550.9A
• Ensure technical products meet established formatting, quality, and documentation requirements

Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance required
• Experience in Aviation Command and Control or a related field
• Experience writing and editing technical documentation, SOPs, procedures, guidelines, and/or Range Cards
• Knowledge or experience with C5ISR systems or equipment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and experience incorporating technical drawings, photographs, and other graphics into formal documentation
• Strong technical research, writing, editing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple technical documents and meet established project deadlines
• Experience supporting USMC or DoD technical documentation requirements preferred

This position is contingent upon contract award.