Technical Writer III

Tatitlek Federal Services, Inc (TFSI); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tatitlek Federal Services, Inc (TFSI) is seeking a Technical Writer III to lead the production and editing of weapons systems-related documents at Redstone Arsenal, reporting to the directorate chief engineer and coordinating with engineers across disciplines.

You will review plans and reports for accuracy and compliance, mentor a team of writers/editors, and ensure all materials meet DoD and RTC standards. A DoD security clearance is required or achievable.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in English, Communications, or related disciplines from an accredited college/university.
• Five (5) years' experience in technical writing for a research and development organization.
• Proficient with MS Office 365 suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SharePoint.
• DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage directorate weapons systems-related T&E technical documents production through subordinate technical writers/editors.
• Advise the directorate's Chief Engineer on technical documents for Director and RTC Technical Director.
• Review documents for compliance with DoD, Army, ATEC, and RTC standards; lead quality reviews.

Skills

Technical writing

Editing

Documentation management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

BA/BS in English, Communications, or related disciplines

Tools

MS Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Technical Writer III

Job Locations

US-AL-Redstone Arsenal

ID

2026-2691

Category

Administrative/Clerical

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Overview

• Manage directorate weapons systems-related test and evaluation (T&E) technical documents production through managing the work of subordinate technical writers/editors at the directorate and division level.
• Advise the directorate's Chief Engineer, who is responsible for directorate technical documents on behalf of the Director and U.S. Army Redstone Test Center (RTC) Technical Director.
• Review weapons systems test and evaluation plans, interim data reports, test reports, standing operating procedures, memoranda, and other documents as part of the technical writing and editing quality review team. Identify needed corrections and recommend improvements to draft documents to subordinate level directorate/division technical writers/editors and other reviewers or authors who are engineers and of other professional disciplines.
• Ensure documents comply with applicable Department of Defense, Department of Army, U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command (ATEC), and RTC standards.
• Maintain quantitative information relevant to document production at the directorate and division level in order to report status of documents in process and periodically assess and report the directorate's and divisions' performance.

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, & LICENSURE

• BA/BS in English, Communications, or related disciplines from an accredited college/university.
• Five (5) years' experience in technical writing for a research and development organization.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Basic understanding of engineering terminology.
• Experience routinely interacting with engineers from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Ability to interface with technicians and engineers to capture technical data and procedures a plus.
• Preferred weapon system test and evaluation experience.
• Proficient user of Microsoft's Office 365 suite of software and applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft's SharePoint.

REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONS

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the following essential functions.

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY

Direct, manage, and mentor a group of subordinate Technical Writers/Editors.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

Professional office in which typical office equipment and information technology is used.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Necessary to perform the essential functions: able to see, hear, and speak; lift objects weighing up to 20 pounds; sit for extended time; and, use a personal computer and typical peripheral devices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Full-time position, requiring a 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

TRAVEL

None.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

DoD Secret or higher security clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. In addition, a satisfactory background screening, negative drug test, positive references and proof of identity and legal authorization to work in the United States are required.

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity employer, The Tatitlek Corporation recognizes that our strength lies in our people. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment, including sexual harassment, in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected Veteran's status or employment.

BENEFITS

For more information please visit https://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/

Salary

$42.22