Technical Writer

Nika; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Job summary

NIKA is hiring a Technical Writer/Publications Manager to support the Defense Health Agency’s Facilities organization in San Antonio, TX. The role sits onsite and focuses on DHA publications development and library maintenance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in DHA/DoD publications, is proficient with MS Word and Acrobat, and can coordinate with SMEs and government leads to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DoD or DHA publications development and writing.
• Familiarity with ETMS2 and DHA publications processes.
• Proficient with MS Word and Adobe Acrobat; familiarity with military, health care, and DHA culture.

Responsibilities

• Provide a DHA-FE Publications Manager to serve as the DHA-FE expert manager on all current Publications Systems Branch (PSB) requirements including using the task management system (ETMS2), templates/formats, supporting document requirements, coordination process, etc. for DHA FAC publications including DHA-AIs, DHA-PIs, DHA-TMs, DHA-PMs, and DHA IPMs.
• Develop and maintain the DHA-FAC Publications Library as a repository for all DHA-FAC publications and policy documents to include DHA-AI/PI/PM/TMs, FIIG Bulletins, SOPs, Policy Memos, and Guides.
• Ensure publications are developed based on DHA Director, Deputy and Division Chief Priorities
• Track all DHA-FAC publications from work group completion through posting to the Publications Library and coordinate both formal and informal distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure publication packages have all required supporting documents, coordinate needed publications actions with SMEs and Government leads, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage and document DHA-FAC Publications Library capabilities. Coordinate changes to capabilities, functionality, access, and features with platform manager and senior leaders.

Skills

Publications management

DoD/DHA publications experience

Tools

ETMS2

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

• Job Category Engineering/Program Management
• Employee Type FT Exempt

Description

NIKA is hiring for a Technical Writer/Publications Managerto support the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Facilities organization in San Antonio, TX. The role will sit onsite.

Named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post, NIKA is a well-established company that is focused on growth within an entrepreneurial environment. We work with governments to operate and manage their real property. Our operations management, engineering, and project management services provide our customers with value and expertise to ensure operational readiness for complex and mission-critical facilities. NIKA benefits include PTO, holidays, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k matching, and an understanding of work/life balance.

Job Description:

• Provide a DHA-FE Publications Manager to serve as the DHA-FE expert manager on all current Publications Systems Branch (PSB) requirements including using the task management system (ETMS2), templates/formats, supporting document requirements,
  coordination process, etc. for DHA FAC publications including DHA-Administrative Instructions (DHA-AIs), DHA Procedural Instructions (DHA-PIs), DHA Technical Manuals (DHA-TMs), DHA Procedural Manuals (DHA-PMs), and DHA Interim Procedures Memorandums (DHA IPMs).
• Develop and maintain the DHA-FAC Publications Library as a repository for all DHA-FAC publications and policy documents to include DHA-AI/PI/PM/TMs, Facilities Information, Instruction, & Guidance (FIIG) Bulletins, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Policy Memos, and Guides.
• Ensure publications are developed based on DHA Director, Deputy and Division Chief Priorities
• Track all DHA-FAC publications from work group completion through posting to the Publications Library and coordinate both formal and informal distribution to relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure publication packages have all required supporting documents, coordinate needed publications actions (reviews, comment adjudication, updates) with SMEs and Government leads, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage and document DHA-FAC Publications Library capabilities. Coordinate changes to capabilities, functionality, access, and features with platform manager and senior leaders.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in DoW or DHA publications development and writing.
• Familiarity with Electronic Task Management Software System (ETMS2) and DHA Publications processes.
  Skills for Technical Writer/Publications Manager:
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially MS Word, and experience with Adobe Acrobat. Familiarity with military, health care, and DHA culture and jargon is preferred.
• Eligible for a US Security Clearance and Clearance Access Card (CAC).

Summary

NIKA provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Further, NIKA takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.