Senior Technical Writer (Logistics Analyst)

Bowhead; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead seeks a Senior Technical Writer (Logistics Analyst) to join our Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE) team in Stafford, VA. Draft, edit, and maintain USMC operator and maintainer manuals, and other logistics publications, translating complex data into precise user-ready documents.

The role collaborates with engineers, logisticians, and government stakeholders to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely updates in all publications.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required.
• 7–9 years of professional experience.
• Experience editing technical papers and publications in a government environment.
• Knowledge of acquisition lifecycle and logistics documents.
• Advanced knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite (MS Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• Draft, edit, review, and maintain USMC Operator & Maintainer technical manuals, logistics publications, maintenance procedures, operator instructions, and other technical documentation.
• Research and analyze engineering, maintenance, logistics, and program source data to develop accurate technical publications
• Translate complex technical and logistics information into clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for end users
• Develop and update publications based on engineering changes, configuration changes, maintenance requirements, lessons learned, and program updates
• Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, subject matter experts, maintenance personnel, and government stakeholders to validate technical content and resolve discrepancies
• Analyze equipment/system documentation to identify maintenance, provisioning, training, supply, and supportability requirements that should be reflected in technical publications
• Support technical data reviews, logistics reviews, configuration audits, and program technical reviews
• Track publication development, review, approval, revision, and delivery status
• Perform quality-control reviews of technical publications prior to customer delivery for accuracy, completeness, consistency, readability, and compliance with applicable standards and contractual requirements
• Support continuous improvement of technical publication development processes, templates, and workflows

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Communication

Documentation standards

Education

BS / BA degree

Tools

MS Teams

Word

Excel

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

Senior Technical Writer (Logistics Analyst) (TCE)

Bowhead seeks a Senior Technical Writer (Logistics Analyst) to join our Tactical Communications and Electromagnetic Warfare (TCE) team in Stafford, VA.

Responsibilities

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Draft, edit, review, and maintain USMC Operator & Maintainer technical manuals, logistics publications, maintenance procedures, operator instructions, and other technical documentation.

• Research and analyze engineering, maintenance, logistics, and program source data to develop accurate technical publications

• Translate complex technical and logistics information into clear, concise, and technically accurate documentation for end users

• Develop and update publications based on engineering changes, configuration changes, maintenance requirements, lessons learned, and program updates

• Coordinate with engineers, logisticians, subject matter experts, maintenance personnel, and government stakeholders to validate technical content and resolve discrepancies

• Analyze equipment/system documentation to identify maintenance, provisioning, training, supply, and supportability requirements that should be reflected in technical publications

• Support technical data reviews, logistics reviews, configuration audits, and program technical reviews

• Track publication development, review, approval, revision, and delivery status

• Perform quality-control reviews of technical publications prior to customer delivery for accuracy, completeness, consistency, readability, and compliance with applicable standards and contractual requirements

• Support continuous improvement of technical publication development processes, templates, and workflows

Qualifications

• BS / BA degree required.
• Seven to nine (7-9) years of professional experience.
• Experience editing technical paper and publications in a government environment.
• Knowledge of working with scientific and technical subject matter is preferred.
• Have working Knowledge of the acquisition lifecycle and associated applicability of logistics documents, events, and analyses
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite (ie. MS Teams, Word, Excel, SharePoint).
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts.
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Targeted salary range is $85,000 to $100,000 annually based on qualifications and experience.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to maintain a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

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