Senior Technical Writer and Provisioner

Sigmatech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technologies firm is seeking a Senior Technical Writer and Provisioner to support Army Customers in Huntsville, AL. The successful candidate will create and maintain technical documentation, collaborate with experts, and ensure compliance with schedules and requirements. A Bachelor's degree and five years of technical writing experience are required, along with an active SECRET security clearance. Join this critical mission to advance defense technologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of technical writing experience.
• Experience working with IETM and XML using authoring software.
• Experience with modifications or maintenance of military equipment.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation for Army Aviation systems.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts and engineers to gather information.
• Write and edit clear, concise content adhering to style guidelines.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in writing and/or a technical field

Active SECRET security clearance

Ability to comply with schedules and unique Army program procedures

Knowledge of RPSTL

Proficient in MS Office Products

Excellent organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in writing and/or a technical field

Tools

Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM)

eXtensible Markup Language (XML)

Job description

Job Description

Sigmatech is seeking a Senior Technical Writer and Provisioner to join our team in supporting our various Army Customers in Huntsville, AL. As a Senior Technical Writer and Provisioner, you will play a vital role in developing, writing, and editing technical manuals and documentation for the critical Army Aviation systems we support.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain technical documentation, including user manuals, installation guides, release notes, API documentation, and online help systems.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and product managers to gather information and understand technical concepts.
• Research, organize, and interpret technical information to produce accurate and concise documentation.
• Integrate relevant information into well‑written physical descriptions, controls, and indicators, and removal and replacement procedures with amplifying graphics.
• Select drawings, sketches, diagrams, charts, and photographs of equipment to illustrate the material.
• Write and edit clear and concise content that meets the needs of the target audience, ensuring adherence to style guidelines and documentation standards.
• Develop and maintain documentation templates, style guides, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all publications.
• Perform quality assurance checks on documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to industry standards.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in technical writing.
• Perform cross‑functional analysis and lead special projects as requested.
• Develop, revise, and maintain data for publications, including provisioning, RPSTL, and other equipment maintenance programs.
• Evaluate Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and publications change requests for impact on maintenance concepts/philosophies.
• Review, evaluate, accept and/or reject provisioning data and maintenance allocation codes, providing guidance during pre‑provisioning and provisioning reconciliation conferences.

Required Experience

• Required Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in writing and/or a technical field from an accredited college or university. Four (4) years of experience in engineering, science, or related field may be considered.
  • Active SECRET security clearance.
  • Ability to comply with schedules and unique Army program procedures/requirements.
  • Capacity to perform reviews, updates, and additions of the provisioning file both internal and with the Government.
  • Knowledge of and interaction between Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL) in the development of associated documentation.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment.
  • Proficient in MS Office Products (PowerPoint/Word/Outlook).
  • Excellent organizational skills.
• Required Experience:
  • Five years of technical writing experience.
  • Experience working with Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) and eXtensible Markup Language (XML) using authoring software.
  • Experience with modifications or maintenance, including performing maintenance or installations on a variety of military equipment including special equipment and ground vehicles.
• Desired Qualifications:
  • Experience with Configuration Management (CM).

Clearance

Clearance: Secret. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Keyword

Provisioner

Join Sigmatech's team and contribute to the advancement of critical defense technologies. Apply now to be a part of this exciting opportunity!