Technical Writer

American Systems; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AMERICAN SYSTEMS, an employee-owned federal government contractor, seeks a Technical Writer to prepare and edit reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, and related publications, applying knowledge of weapons systems and test & evaluation processes.

Qualifications include an active SECRET clearance, a BS/BA, 5–7 years of relevant experience, and the ability to work independently. NSWC DET WS experience is highly desired, with a comprehensive benefits program.

Qualifications

• Active SECRET clearance required.
• Ability to work under general direction and independently develop approaches to technical documentation production.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical writing

Secret clearance

Independent worker

Education

BS/BA degree

5-7 years experience

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