Technical Writer

AMERICAN SYSTEMS; New Mexico; On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is seeking a Technical Writer to develop and edit manuals, reports, briefs, and proposals for government programs in the NM area. The role requires the ability to translate complex technical content into clear documentation and to coordinate with SME authors.

The position demands an active SECRET clearance and 5-7 years of related experience, with a BS/BA degree. The company offers a comprehensive benefits program and a salary ranging from $30 to $35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Must be able to work under general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to technical documentation production.
• BS/BA and 5-7 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Write, rewrite and/or edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
• Impart a wide range of knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in technical fields and related disciplines gained through wide exposure to weapons systems operations and/or test and evaluation processes and procedures.
• Confer with authors and subject matter experts to recommend edits to technical documentation to include review of content for completeness, accuracy and correctness of language use.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

Skills

Security clearance

Education

BS/BA

Job description

Overview

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is an employee-owned federal government contractor supporting national priority programs through our strategic solutions in the areas of Information Technology, Test & Evaluation, Engineering & Analysis, and Training.

Responsibilities

As a Technical Writer with AMERICAN SYSTEMS, you will have an opportunity to do the following:

• Write, rewrite and/or edit material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications.
• Impart a wide range of knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in technical fields and related disciplines gained through wide exposure to weapons systems operations and/or test and evaluation processes and procedures.
• Confer with authors and subject matter experts to recommend edits to technical documentation to include review of content for completeness, accuracy and correctness of language use.
• Verify facts, dates, and statistics, using standard reference sources.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance.
• Must be able to work under general direction and independently determine and develop approaches to technical documentation production.
• BS/BA and 5-7 years of related experience.
• Previous technical writing experience supporting NSWC DET WS or other NSWC Detachments is highly desired.

Pay Transparency Statement

AMERICAN SYSTEMS is committed to pay transparency for our applicants and employee-owners. The salary range for this position is USD $30.00/Hr. - USD $35/Hr. Actual compensation will be determined based on several factors permitted by law. AMERICAN SYSTEMS provides for the welfare of its employees and their dependents through a comprehensive benefits program by offering healthcare benefits, paid leave, retirement plans, insurance programs, and education and training assistance.

EEO Statement

EEO Race/Sex/Disability Status/Veteran Status