Senior Technical Writer

ASR INTERNATIONAL; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

ASR INTERNATIONAL is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer for the Tools Branch to support engineering technical services for the U.S. General Services Administration.

The role focuses on technical writing, Item Purchase Description updates, data validation, cataloging requests, and quality reporting for powered and non-powered hand tools. Responsibilities include coordinating branch work, maintaining TIMS/EDMS entries, supporting NSN creation and updates, and applying standards (ASME,

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Technical Writer or equivalent in a government/defense environment.
• Ability to update Item Purchase Descriptions and validate data for NSNs.
• Familiarity with technical standards (ASME, SAE, MIL-STD, CID, ANSI).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the designated Senior Technical Writer for the Tools Branch and coordinate branch-level work and personnel as needed.
• Create, update, and maintain Item Purchase Descriptions within TIMS or EDMS through research and documentation review.
• Support NSN creation and updates, averaging hundreds of NSNs per month, and ensure timely updates to descriptions and characteristics.
• Record changes with dates, reasons, and responsible individuals; apply applicable standards and references.
• Review drawings, validate data for NSN actions, and ensure consistency across databases and files.

Skills

Technical writing

Documentation

Quality reporting

Data validation

Cataloging requests

Research

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical writing

Tools

TIMS

EDMS

FLIS

Job description

ASR is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer, Tools Branch for an exciting opportunity supporting engineering technical support services for the U.S. General Services Administration’s Tools Branch. This role supports technical writing, Item Purchase Description updates, technical data validation, product research, cataloging requests, quality reporting, and technical documentation for powered and non-powered hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a designated Senior Technical Writer supporting the Tools Branch and, when assigned, act as the central point of contact with responsibility for branch-level work and personnel coordination.
• Create, update, and maintain Item Purchase Descriptions within the appropriate TIMS or EDMS program through product research, technical writing, data entry, and documentation review.
• Support annual NSN creation and update workload requirements for the branch, not to exceed 6,600 NSNs annually, with an anticipated average of 550 NSNs per month.
• Complete two-way Item Purchase Description updates within two weeks of receipt.
• Update Item Purchase Description components including Description, Item Name Code, Characteristics, Unit of Issue, Notes, and Components.
• Determine special instructions, performance standards, exceptions, item labeling, packing, packaging, marking, and product palletization requirements.
• Record Item Purchase Description changes, including the modification performed, date of execution, reason for the change, and individual making the update.
• Research and apply applicable technical standards and references, including ASME, SAE, FED-STD, MIL-STD, CID, ANSI, QP4, and QPD, using the latest published versions.
• Research previous technician updates using NSN Item Purchase Description history, shared GSA network drives, and FLIS.
• Perform market research to identify current manufacturer part numbers and supplier information.
• Submit cataloging requests to add part number references and CAGE codes to TIR-FLIS.
• Determine correct salient characteristics and specification information for tools-related items.
• Record relevant documentation, including Technical Information Reports, special circumstances, and email correspondence.
• Submit relevant documentation, including technical data sheets and email correspondence, for scanning or upload to EDMS.
• Research product industry trends to modernize Item Purchase Descriptions.
• Review technical drawings associated with Item Purchase Descriptions.
• Validate Item Purchase Description data and FLIS data for each NSN action.
• Verify approved Item Name Code in the Item Purchase Description matches FLIS.
• Verify accuracy of Item Purchase Description characteristics, including unit of issue, method of purchase, acquisition advice code, and environmental codes.
• Prepare cataloging update requests, including NCAL requests, to update the FLIS Total Item Record and follow through to completion.
• Ensure consistency among data housed in GSA Acquisition Centers’ databases and GSA digitized and archived technical files.
• Notify Engineering Section Division members as directed regarding changes to unit of issue, acquisition advice code, method of purchase codes, special projects requiring NSNs, activation, effectiveness, expiration, termination, cancellation, duplication, or logistical relocation of NSNs.
• Prepare weekly Tools Branch Quality Status Reports covering quality goals, validation checks, inconsistencies, NCAL request status, standards research, work status, error rates, discrepancies, and compliance with quality standards.
• Prepare monthly progress report inputs covering NSNs received, NSNs completed, production plans, cataloging requests, PICS requests, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law.