Technical Writer - DoD Documentation & Data Analysis

TCS Govcon LLC; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (life, health, dental,

401(K) Plan with company match

12 paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Tri-County Steel LLC in Bedford, Indiana seeks a skilled Technical Writer to support a NAVAIR customer at NSWC Crane. You will create, edit, and format technical documentation that adheres to military and industry standards, and assist with test data analysis tied to range testing activities.

The role involves translating complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, collaborating with engineering and logistics teams, and performing desktop publishing to support

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with Arbortext Editor, XML schema, and structured data/documentation.
• Comfortable performing basic statistical calculations (average, standard deviation).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and experience with FrameMaker, Photoshop, and Illustrator.
• Desktop publishing proficiency including tables, graphics, diagrams, and layout.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD standards such as MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D.
• Experience working in a DoD/defense documentation environment.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and synthesize engineering drawings and data.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Develop clear, accurate documentation such as technical manuals, curriculum, SOPs, and guidance materials.
• Receive workflows via email, assign project workbook numbers, and keep folders and documents current.
• Read, proofread, edit, and format documents and memos, returning revised documents to the POC for approval or rejection.
• Route documents using routing lists; maintain active routing lists and follow up on pending reviews.
• Finalize documents and update the project folder accordingly.
• Transfer legacy documents into the current format and submit for routing.
• Write new SDs and verify they address all SOP requirements.
• Create test reports based on data analysis and range testing.
• Ensure documentation meets customer standards, style guides, and usability needs.
• Interface with technical writers, engineers, and government representatives.

Skills

Arbortext Editor

XML schema

Structured data/documentation

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

DoD standards knowledge

DoD/defense docs experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Statistical calculations

Education

Associate's degree in a related field

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline

Tools

FrameMaker

Photoshop

Illustrator

PDF-XChange Editor

Visio

MS Project

Job description

Tri-County Steel LLC in Bedford, Indiana seeks a skilled Technical Writer to support a NAVAIR customer at NSWC Crane. You will create, edit, and format technical documentation that adheres to military and industry standards, and assist with test data analysis tied to range testing activities.

The role involves translating complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, collaborating with engineering and logistics teams, and performing desktop publishing to support