Senior Technical Manuals Manager

Long Wave, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Long Wave Inc. seeks a Senior Technical Manuals Manager to lead the development, validation, publication and sustainment of military manuals for defense systems.

You will manage writers, illustrators, and editors, ensure MIL‑STD conformance, and coordinate with engineering and sustainment teams to deliver high‑quality documentation for operators and maintainers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years in technical manual development in defense/aerospace/government contracting.
• Experience with military manual production and standards.
• Strong IETM/S1000D knowledge and XML publication systems.
• Experience managing a team of technical writers/publication specialists.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and system specs.
• Excellent written communication and editing skills.
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers, primes, or government offices.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects under tight deadlines.
• Active DoD Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of technical manuals (operator, maintenance, training, depot documentation).
• Oversee creation of IETMs and S1000D/BREP publications.
• Manage a team of technical writers, illustrators, editors, and publication specialists.
• Interpret drawings, BOMs, change requests, and test data for accurate docs.
• Ensure manuals meet MIL-STD-38784, MIL-STD-40051, S1000D and related specs.
• Develop documentation strategies, schedules, and resource plans.
• Drive configuration control and version tracking across documents.
• Coordinate validation/verification with customer reps and field units.
• Support RFPs and BOE development, plus cost proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, training, and PM teams.

Skills

Technical Writing Leadership

IETM / S1000D

DoD Compliance

Team Management

Engineering Drawings Interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Communications / Engineering

Tools

XML publication systems

Publication software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Technical Manuals Manager

Location: Remote/Hybrid or Oklahoma City, OK

Department: Product Support

Reports To: Sr. Product Support Manager

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance

Position Summary

Long Wave Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Senior Technical Manuals Manager to lead the development, validation, publication, and sustainment of technical manuals and documentation sets supporting complex defense systems, ground equipment, and communications platforms.

This leadership role is responsible for managing teams of technical writers, illustrators, and editors; ensuring compliance with military specifications; coordinating with engineering and sustainment teams; and delivering high‑quality technical documentation that supports operator usability, maintenance readiness, and lifecycle sustainment.

The ideal candidate has deep experience producing military‑standard technical manuals and leading documentation efforts in a defense or government contracting environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end development of technical manuals, including operator, maintenance, training, and depot‑level documentation.
• Oversee creation of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) and S1000D/BREP‑based digital publications.
• Manage a team of technical writers, illustrators, editors, and publication specialists.
• Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, change requests, and test data to produce accurate documentation.
• Ensure manuals meet applicable military and government specifications (MIL‑STD‑38784, MIL‑STD‑40051, S1000D, etc.).
• Develop documentation strategies, schedules, and resource plans to support program requirements.
• Drive configuration control, document lifecycle management, and version tracking.
• Coordinate validation/verification (V&V) events with customer representatives and field units.
• Support RFP responses, Basis of Estimate (BOE) development, and documentation-related cost proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, logistics, training, and program management teams to ensure technical accuracy.
• Manage relationships with DoD customers, primes, and subcontractors.
• Oversee publication formatting, style compliance, and quality assurance processes.
• Ensure deliverables meet contract requirements, delivery schedules, and government acceptance criteria.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Communications, Engineering, Logistics, or related field. Equivalent professional experience considered.
• 8+ years of experience in technical manual development within a defense, aerospace, or government contracting environment.
• Demonstrated experience with military technical manual production and relevant standards.
• Strong understanding of IETM frameworks, S1000D, and XML‑based publication systems.
• Experience managing a team of technical writers or publication specialists.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and system specifications.
• Excellent written communication, editing, and document quality skills.
• Experience interfacing with DoD customers, primes, or government engineering offices.
• Ability to manage multiple documentation projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Technical Communications, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with defense systems such as communications equipment, radar, C4ISR systems, or ground support hardware.
• Knowledge of GEIA‑STD‑0007, MIL‑DTL‑24784, and DoD sustainment documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with provisioning, logistics product data, or ILS elements.
• Experience with content management systems for S1000D publications.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience supporting validation/verification events with military end users.

Position Benefits:

As a full‑time employee of Long Wave, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability