Technical Writer

Ho-Chunk, Inc.; Blackstone (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

White Wolf Managed Services Company (WWMSC) seeks a full-time Technical Writer to develop, write, edit, review and maintain publications for the Program Office in accordance with SOP and FLETA standards. The role is based in Blackstone, VA at the FASTC site under the DoS.

You will work with instructional designers and SMEs, ensure DoS policy alignment, and contribute to high-quality, publishable documents across training materials.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong command of English grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Creates/Designs/Maintains/Edits various publications and materials to required standards and formats.
• Collaborates with instructional designers and subject matter experts to gather content.
• Ensures materials align with DoS policies and training standards.
• Selects illustrative materials for publications (photos, diagrams, etc.).
• Provides documentation to meet client and management needs.
• Performs initial and final reviews of publications for tone, layout, and production.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Attention to detail

Time management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Publisher

Outlook

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Notepad

Snipping Tool

SharePoint

Job description

Summary

White Wolf Managed Services Company (WWMSC) is seeking a full-time Technical Writer. The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, writing, editing, reviewing and maintaining various documents and publications for the Program Office in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. The position is based in Blackstone, VA at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC).

Summary

White Wolf Managed Services Company (WWMSC) is seeking a full-time Technical Writer. The Technical Writer is responsible for developing, writing, editing, reviewing and maintaining various documents and publications for the Program Office in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) standards. The position is based in Blackstone, VA at the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Affairs Security Training Center (FASTC).

Essential Functions

• Creates/Designs/Maintains/Edits various publications, which may include but are not limited to technical documents, reports student guides, instructor guides, course material, and other reference; materials, ensuring adherence to standards, formats, content/structure integrity and usability. This includes interface with the end-product production department;
• Collaborates with instructional systems designers, distributed learning designers, and subject matter experts to acquire information and content for the production of original documentation;
• Ensures that materials are consistent with Department of State (DoS) policies, Training and Performance standards, and established formats, as well as other information presented during training;
• Consults on or selects illustrative materials for inclusion in various publications. These include, but are not limited to photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts;
• Provides documentation and publications to meet the requests/needs of clients, subject matter experts, and/or management;
• Performs initial reviews of publications/documentation and provide recommendations for revisions to scope, format, content, etc., as needed;
• Performs final reviews of proposed publications for tone, design, layout, editorial, and production specification aspects before release;
• Applies a consistent set of style, grammar, and punctuation practices to documents;
• Maintains files and copies of work assignments and revisions according to recommendations and/or established best practices/standards;
• Employee requires infrequent supervision and is expected to work independently according to established policies and accepted practice.

Supervisory Responsibility

None required for this position

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Ability to work outdoors where conditions may be unpleasant or uncomfortable, irregular and unscheduled hours and with exposure to personal risks

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to complete work requiring regular and recurring physical and mental exertion, long periods of standing, and irregular hours.
• Ability to work in unpleasant or adverse environmental conditions, such as extreme hot and cold.
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and materials.
• Ability to work effectively in an environment that consists of numerous personnel and use of pyrotechnics.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly or quickly.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend hours required, as required by business need.

Travel

Travels as necessary to other U.S. and foreign training sites, though it is not expected such travel will exceed 25% of total work time.

Experience

• Six (6) or more years of experience in editing and publication development.

Education

• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Excellent command of the English language to include grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; and attention to detail. Must also possess the motivation to start and complete projects with minimal oversight;
• Strong time management, project management, and multi-tasking skills;
• Ability to acquire and present technical information through independent reading, interviews with subject-matter specialists, observation of tests and experiments, interpretation of diagrams, or other appropriate methods;
• Able to tailor writing and publications for a specific type of audience;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and Paint;
• Proficiency in Publisher, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Windows Media Player, Snipping Tool (or other screen capture software), and Notepad;
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft SharePoint preferred.

Security Clearance

Must be a US citizen and possess or be able to obtain/maintain a SECRET clearance.

Drug Free Workplace

All Native Group is a Drug Free Workplace. It is our policy that all new hires must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. In addition, all employees are subject to random drug screens throughout the term of their employment with All Native Group.

About Ho-Chunk, Inc. & All Native Group

Ho-Chunk, Inc. is an award-winning economic development corporation of the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. Our mission is to provide long-term economic development for the Winnebago Tribe and job opportunities for Tribal members.

HCIMS is a company within All Native Group, a network of small businesses that support the critical missions of various U.S. Government customers. Our capabilities include telecommunications, health, logistics, specialized training, professional services, and IT solutions. Since earning our first federal contract in 2004, we have continued to grow and diversify our services while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence. As a tribally owned organization, All Native Group operates multiple subsidiary businesses, providing clients with the advantages of working with a small business while leveraging the resources and expertise of a larger, established company.

Our Work Is Guided By Our Core NATIVE Values

• Native American Owned & Proud - Serving the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska.
• Accountable - To always do what's right.
• Team-Focused - For inclusive progress.
• Innovative - In creating solutions.
• Visionary - In our purpose and direction.
• Excellence - Through learning and performance.

AAP/EEO Statement

All Native Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. However, preference may be extended to persons of Indian descent in accordance with applicable laws.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.