Specialized IETM Technical Writer with DoD Secret Clearance

TAD PGS, Inc.; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 81,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TAD PGS, Inc. seeks a specialized IETM Technical Writer in the Elkridge, MD area to develop and maintain military manuals for radar systems. You will create and refine operating and maintenance procedures, ensuring accuracy and clear communication to end users on complex hardware and software.

You will work with engineers and instructors to deliver structured content in HTML/XML, tag XML for publication, and perform rigorous quality checks. A DoD Secret clearance and STEM degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in STEM or related field.
• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience with structured authoring tools.
• Experience with Arbortext or IADS viewer is preferred.
• Proficiency with MS Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience tagging XML documents and publishing to HTML/XML formats.

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite and develop technical manuals including operating and maintenance procedures.
• Oversee development of illustrations, drawings and diagrams.
• Perform quality reviews of technical materials.
• Author and publish materials in electronic and structured formats (HTML, XML).
• Collaborate with leads, engineers and instructors to deliver manuals.
• Research program documents to ensure compliance with military specs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Structured authoring

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Tools

Arbortext

IADS viewer

XML authoring

Confluence/JIRA

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

TAD PGS, Inc. seeks a specialized IETM Technical Writer in the Elkridge, MD area to develop and maintain military manuals for radar systems. You will create and refine operating and maintenance procedures, ensuring accuracy and clear communication to end users on complex hardware and software.

You will work with engineers and instructors to deliver structured content in HTML/XML, tag XML for publication, and perform rigorous quality checks. A DoD Secret clearance and STEM degree are required.