Specification Writer 3

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Discretionary bonus possibility

Shift differential

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a Specification Writer - Level 3 to edit and format technical data for manuals, procedures, and specifications in accordance with complex standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring accuracy, workflow with PLM tools, and applying contract markings. Requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility and strong MS Office/Adobe Acrobat skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years related experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Proficiency in technical writing and procedural writing/editing.
• Experience with Change/File Management (PLM) tools.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical documentation is accurate and meets government and company standards.
• Edit and format documents for manuals, procedures, and specifications.
• Perform word processing and editing with engineers and data managers to ensure on-time delivery.
• Handle document workflow and change management using PLM tools.
• Incorporate required markings for distribution and safeguarding of documents.
• Support DM review of classified and unclassified analyses.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Technical writing

Procedural writing/editing

PLM tools

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years related experience

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Specification Writer - Level 3 to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

The Specification writer edits and formats technical data for use in documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications to ensure they are prepared in accordance with complex contract, government, and company standards. This effort is required for classified and unclassified documents.

Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities

• Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
• Perform word processing and editing of documents with Data Managers, other Word Processors, and program engineers to ensure on-time delivery of data.
• Perform document workflow tasks using Project LifeCycle Management (PLM) tools to support change management, release, and contractual delivery of program documentation to the customer.
• Incorporate contractually prescribed markings for managing, sharing, safeguarding, and disseminating technical documents.
• Conduct DM Review of classified and unclassified engineering analyses.
• Process new and revised Forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• Comprehensive experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Tech Writing and Tools, Procedural Writing/Editing proficiency
• Experience with Change/File Management (PLM) Tools
• Must have ability to obtain U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical writing skills and tools, procedural writing, and editing experience
• Ability to use a broad range of software applications and conversion tools to access and integrate technical documentation. Software includes Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint, Teamcenter, and Adobe Acrobat
• Demonstrates a good understanding of document structure, familiarity with large documents and presentations, templates, styles, table of contents, etc.
• Very accurate and consistent work
• Ability to work independently
• Develops solutions to a variety of complex problems. May refer to established precedents and policies. Accepts DM issue challenges and applies learned skills and problem solving techniques to assess and drive towards DM solutions
• Understanding and application of principles, concepts, practices, and industry best practices for Configuration Data Management. This includes the five fundamental elements (pillars) of CM per EIA-649 when performing Data Management activities
• Program Interface/ Communication
• Experience with a Product Lifecyle Management (PLM) tool such as Teamcenter
• Soft skills include attention to detail, communication, problem solving and judgement, teamwork, and high quality results
• Candidate will support data management of program documentation
• The successful candidate will possess a focus on attention to detail with technical writing and proficiency with Microsoft Office M365 and Adobe Acrobat
• Works under general supervision. Work is reviewed for soundness of judgment and overall adequacy and accuracy

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Primary Level Salary Range: $48,400.00 - $80,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.