Technical Writer III

The Tatitlek Corporation; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 57,859 - 61,992; Full time

Job summary

The Tatitlek Corporation in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior Technical Writer to lead a team producing DoD-related documents and advise the Chief Engineer. You will review plans and reports, ensure compliance with DoD/ATEC/RTC standards, and maintain production metrics for reporting at the directorate level.

Qualifications include a BA/BS in English or related discipline and five years of technical writing experience in an R&D environment, plus proficiency with Office 365 and SharePoint.

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.
• Basic understanding of engineering terminology.
• Experience routinely interacting with engineers from multiple engineering disciplines.
• Proficient user of Microsoft’s Office 365 suite of software and applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft’s SharePoint.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Technical writing

Engineering liaison

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in English, Communications, or related disciplines

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

SharePoint

Job description

Overview

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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. 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 visithttps://careers-tatitlek.icims.com/

Salary

$42.22