Senior Technical Writer

Brown Technologies Incorporated; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Brown Technologies Incorporated in Huntsville, AL, is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support the UHPO IPO at Redstone Arsenal. The Senior Technical Writer will develop XML for IETMs and page-based publications in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers.

The position requires an active Secret clearance and experience with XML, UltraEdit, Arbortext Editor, and IADS, along with MIL-STD standards.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Approximately five years of technical writing experience supporting aviation or major weapon systems.
• Demonstrated experience with XML integration and developing IETM and/or page-based technical publications.
• Proficiency with UltraEdit, Arbortext Editor, and Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS).
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-40051, MIL-HDBK-1222, MIL-PRF-63029.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing technical data from SRD, vendors, and OEMs.
• Ability to convert data from SGML, Word, PDF, and other formats to XML.

Responsibilities

• Perform reviews, redactions, and marking of UHPO proponent manuals in support of the International Program Office.
• Analyze, develop, create, and update XML for IETM and/or page-based technical publications.
• Convert source data to updated standards and formats to XML.
• Work with engineers, illustrators, and customers to review, redact, and mark UHPO publications.
• Ensure publications comply with MIL-STD and military standards.

Skills

XML integration

IETM development

UltraEdit

Arbortext Editor

IADS

MIL-STD knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

UltraEdit

Arbortext Editor

IADS

Job description

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Senior Technical Writer

Full Time Huntsville, AL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1039

Senior Technical Writer

Brown Technologies is a rapidly growing company with a proven record of success supporting complex, cutting-edge programs. We are an employee-centric company that understands the individuals who comprise our workforce are our most important asset, and we are proudly recognized as one of "The Best Place for Working Parents." Come join our team of experienced, dedicated, and committed professionals whose focus is to solve the mission-critical problems of our customers.

Brown Technologies is currently seeking a Senior Technical Writer to support the Utility Helicopter Project Office (UHPO) International Program Office (IPO) at Redstone Arsenal, AL. The Senior Technical Writer will perform reviews, redactions, and marking of UHPO proponent manuals and will analyze, develop, create, and update XML for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and page-based technical publications in support of Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. This position requires an active Secret security clearance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform reviews, redactions, and marking of UHPO proponent manuals in support of the International Program Office.
• Analyze, develop, create, and update Extensible Markup Language (XML) for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and/or page-based technical publications.
• Conduct research and analysis of provided source data and interpret data into usable XML for UHPO proponent publications.
• Review and analyze technical data received from the Software Repository Data (SRD), vendors, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM).
• Work with equipment specialists, illustrators, engineers, customers, and team members to review, redact, and mark UHPO publications.
• Ensure technical publications comply with required specifications and military standards, including MIL-STD-40051-1A/1B, MIL-STD-63029, MIL-STD-38784, MIL-HDBK-1222, and MIL-HDBK-2361.
• Convert source data to updated military standards and convert source data in various formats (SGML, Word documents, PDFs, etc.) to XML.
• Modify XML using UltraEdit, Arbortext Editor, and Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) software.
• Provide quality, accurate, and timely XML electronic data integration and analysis.
• Comply with internal processes and procedures to ensure quality control.
• Utilize configuration management software and comply with configuration management processes to maintain historical documentation.
• Perform peer reviews, tabletop reviews, validations, and verifications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely within a cohesive team environment and actively participate in all meetings.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Approximately five (5) years of technical writing experience supporting aviation aircraft or major weapon systems.
• Demonstrated experience with XML integration and developing IETM and/or page-based technical publications.
• Proficiency with UltraEdit, Arbortext Editor, and Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS).
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-40051, MIL-HDBK-1222, and MIL-PRF-63029.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing technical data received from SRD, vendors, and OEMs.
• Ability to convert source data from SGML, Word, PDF, and other formats to XML.
• Ability to comprehend engineering technical data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize internal and external tasks and projections, and work effectively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Six (6) years of aviation maintenance experience on the UH-60 platform.
• Acquisition and/or sustainment logistics experience.
• Experience supporting Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or international program offices.
• Experience with configuration management software and processes.

Additional Information:

• Work Environment: Office environment, on-site at Bldg. 5308, Redstone Arsenal, AL.
• Travel: None required.
• Who May Apply: U.S. citizens who are eligible for a security clearance.

Benefits of working at Brown Technologies Incorporated

Brown is proud to support the health and wellbeing of the people we employ. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package that includes healthcare coverage, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, accrued paid time off, company-provided life insurance and disability coverage, an employee assistance program, professional development such as tuition reimbursement, and other benefits that support work-life balance. We are an employee-centric company that understands the individuals thatcompriseour workforce are our most important asset and are recognized as one of "The Best Place for Working Parents" in Huntsville, AL.

Benefits may vary based on status, but the majority of our positions include the following:

• Competitive Wages*
• Medical plan with Health Savings Account eligibility
• Company-funded Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Personal Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement

*Final compensation for this position is determined by factors such as responsibilities of the job, education, experience, certifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Brown Technologies Incorporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Brown Technologies Incorporated, headquartered in Huntsville, AL is a Woman-Owned, 8(a) and HUBZone certified small business. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability status, protected veteran status, race, color, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or genetic information. Selected applicant will be subject to a background investigation. BTI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit our Career Center . U.S. citizenship is required for most positions.