Senior Technical Writer — Military Manuals (Onsite)

MANTECH; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MANTECH in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Senior Technical Writer to join our team onsite. You will research and write manuals, coordinate technical publications, and interface with customers, vendors, and military personnel. A Secret clearance and strong engineering documentation background are required.

Responsibilities include verifying data to standards, coordinating distribution, and traveling occasionally to support field operations. Military standards experience is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of technical writing experience in engineering or defense.
• Experience writing manuals to military standards.
• Proficient with MS Word.

Responsibilities

• Research, analyze, and verify technical data to meet required standards.
• Coordinate production and distribution of materials with departments.
• Conduct parts research for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Interface with customer personnel, vendors, and military personnel.
• Revise or write manuals and technical publications for procedures and maintenance.
• Receive and act on technical direction from supervisor or senior writer; review drawings and data.

Skills

Technical writing

MS Word

Military standards

Mechanical engineering

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Arbortext 8.3

SGML

Google Docs

Job description

MANTECH in Chesapeake, VA seeks a Senior Technical Writer to join our team onsite. You will research and write manuals, coordinate technical publications, and interface with customers, vendors, and military personnel. A Secret clearance and strong engineering documentation background are required.

Responsibilities include verifying data to standards, coordinating distribution, and traveling occasionally to support field operations. Military standards experience is highly valued.