*Technical Writer*

The Tatitlek Corporation; Dahlgren (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation is seeking a Technical Writer to research, write, and edit technical and administrative publications such as manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instruction books.

Candidates need three years of experience and a proven ability to revise or write standardized material for technical documents while collaborating with engineers and program staff. DoD Secret or higher clearance, or the ability to obtain a Secret clearance, and U.S. Citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience writing and editing technical documents.
• Demonstrated experience revising or writing standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.

Responsibilities

• Research, write, and edit technical and administrative publications, including manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instruction books.
• Revise and standardize material for consistency, clarity, and compliance with applicable style guides and standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and program staff to gather technical information.
• Review and edit documents prepared by others for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Develop and maintain document templates and style guides.
• Ensure technical documentation complies with contract and customer requirements.
• Track document revisions and maintain version control.
• Prepare documentation related to work methods, procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Security clearance

Job description

Overview

Job specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY

The Technical Writer researches, writes, and edits technical and administrative publications, including manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instruction books, revising and standardizing material for consistency and compliance with applicable style guides, and collaborating with subject matter experts to gather technical information. This role requires three (3) years of experience writing and editing technical documents, with demonstrated experience revising or writing standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. This position requires a DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship is required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research, write, and edit technical and administrative publications, including manuals, reports, briefs, proposals, and instruction books.
• Revise and standardize material for consistency, clarity, and compliance with applicable style guides and standards.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts, engineers, and program staff to gather technical information.
• Review and edit documents prepared by others for accuracy, grammar, and formatting.
• Develop and maintain document templates and style guides.
• Ensure technical documentation complies with contract and customer requirements.
• Track document revisions and maintain version control.
• Prepare documentation related to work methods, procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, AND LICENSURE

• Three (3) years of experience writing and editing technical documents.
• Demonstrated experience revising or writing standardized material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is typically performed in an office setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

May require lifting up to 25 pounds.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

As a condition of employment, must pass a pre-employment drug screening, as well as have acceptable reference and background check results.

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people.

Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated.

We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment.

We support and obey laws that prohibit discrimination everywhere we do business.

BENEFITS

For more information please visit https://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/

Salary

$29+/hourly