Technical Writer

Cape Fox Corporation; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401K with company match

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Technical Writer to support NAVSEA Naval Shipyard client in Portsmouth, VA. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of technical documentation and configuration management processes, with a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include creating manuals, coordinating reviews, and developing agreements. An Active Secret Security Clearance is a must. This position offers comprehensive benefits and is contingent upon award.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience with configuration management processes.
• Highly desired: Master's Degree in related field.
• 4 – 7 years of experience in technical writing or documentation management.
• Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish technical documentations and manuals.
• Collect and interpret technical data or information for publication.
• Develop and maintain process manuals and agreements.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews for approval.
• Support ISD team with presentations and documentation.

Skills

Technical documentation

Configuration management

Navy shipyard processes

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Documentation management systems

Job description

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Job Title

Technical Writer

Job Description

Cape Fox subsidiary, Kwaan Tech, LLC, is seeking a highly organized and motivated Technical Writer to join our team in support of a NAVSEA Naval Shipyard Support Office (NSSO) client. This role requires strong knowledge of technical documentation, configuration management, and Navy shipyard processes, developing process manuals, agreements, and corporate documentation, while providing technical writing and configuration control management, and developing documentation for process improvement initiatives and metrics reporting. This position is contingent upon award. Incumbents are encouraged to apply!

The above salary range represents the company’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. In addition, we offer a variety of benefits, including company holidays, paid time off, health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, as well as a 401K with company match. This job will be posted until filled or withdrawn.

Core Duties

• Create and publish technical documentations and manuals
• Collect and interpret technical data or information and coordinate layout for publication
• Provide technical writing expertise including configuration control management for corporate documentation
• Develop and maintain Advanced Industrial Management - Next Generation (AIM-NG) Process Manuals
• Develop Memorandum of Agreements/Understandings (MOA/MOUs), Performance Based Agreements (PBAs), NAVSEA letters, and other agreements/documentation
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of AIM-NG chapters to gain consensus and approval among the shipyard maintenance community
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Technical Documentation for all task areas
• Prepare meeting minutes, action plans, notes, and out-brief materials
• Support development of Technical Reports including metrics packages and data analytics documentation
• Support ISD team with presentations, SharePoint content, and Teams channel documentation
• Maintain business process and requirements maps including "As Is" state documentation

Travel Requirements

0 - 10%

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field
• At least 3 years of experience with configuration management processes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation management systems
• Highly Desired Qualifications (If applicable)
  • Master's Degree in related field
  • At least 8 years of experience in technical documentation
  • 4 – 7 years of experience in technical writing or documentation management
  • Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs
  • Familiarity with Naval Shipyard processes and documentation standards
  • Certified Professional Technical Communicator (CPTC) or similar certification
• Must have an Active Secret Security Clearance
• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986

Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities to all persons and prohibit employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Cape Fox Corporation, its subsidiaries, and affiliates offer preference to Cape Fox Corporation Shareholders, descendants, and other Native Americans pursuant to Public Law 100-241.

Category

Information Technology

Location

NAVSEA Naval Shipyard Portsmouth - Portsmouth, VA 23709 US (Primary)