Technical Writer Journeyman

ARS ( Applied Research Solutions ); San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Research Solutions in San Antonio, TX is seeking a Full-Time Technical Writer to communicate scientific and technological developments to expert and other audiences at Lackland AFB. The role involves translating complex concepts into clear manuals, guides, and training materials.

The candidate should have DoD experience, US citizenship and TS/SCI clearance, strong writing and editing skills, and proficiency with the MS Office suite; background investigations are required.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required and TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience in DoD environments with C3I/N systems preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in business or 4 years of relevant technical writing.
• Proven ability to write clear, concise technical documents.
• Advanced MS Office skills and ability to organize complex specs.

Responsibilities

• Write original papers, articles, or reports in scientific or technical fields.
• Prepare manuals for training or guidance on equipment and systems.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to accompany rough drafts.
• Maintain electronic library of signed documents and final presentations.
• Collaborate with customers, vendors, engineers, and managers to define specs.
• Ensure documents follow agency formats and publication style requirements.

Skills

Technical writing

DoD experience

English grammar

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Science in business or related field

4 years of relevant technical writing experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

MS Access

Tongue and Quill

Job description

Applied Research Solutions is seeking a Full-Time Technical Writer located at Lackland AFB-San Antonio, Texas.

Why Work with us ?

Applied Research Solutions (ARS) is respected as a world-class provider of technically integrated solutions as we deliver premier talent and technology across our focused markets for unparalleled, continuous mission support.Awarded a Best Places to Work nominee since 2020, ARS recognizes that without our career- driven, loyal professionals, we would not be able to deliver state-of-the-art results for our mission partners. We firmly believe that prioritizing our employees is of the upmost importance. We provide a culture where our employees are challenged to meet their career goals and aspirations, while still obtaining a work/life balance. ARS employees are motivated through our industry competitive benefits package, our awards and recognition program, and personalized attention from ARS Senior Managers.

As a technical writer the candidate should have competencies to apply writing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences. Specific knowledge and skills include:

• Writing skills and an understanding of the appropriate equipment and systems to the development of specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and test requirements of equipment and systems, or to the development of training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems.
• Support reporting research findings and agency decisions, articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected. The materials explain technical information in such a way as to make it clear without sacrificing thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ensure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.
• Experience/Knowledge of desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.
• Manage individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel. Technical writers and technical editors often
• Make final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release.
• Prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts, and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments.
• Prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems.
• Obtain, analyze, and select pertinent information for reporting.
• Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative.
• Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience.
• Writing the material.
• Consulting on or selecting illustrative material.
• Preparing the material for publication.
• Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications.
• Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications.
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples.
• Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals.
• Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts.
• Ensure document contents follow required formats.
• Write clear and concise policies and procedures.
• Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents.
• Create table of contents and cite sources.
• Submit copies to managers for feedback.
• Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations.
• Provide updates and different editions as necessary.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Technical writing experience within the Department of Defense relative to the C3I&N systems environment.
• Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Strong technical, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and with a team.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications/ Technical Experience Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Bachelor of Science in business or four years of relevant technical writing experience
• Experience in MS Office software, including MS Excel, MS Word and MS PowerPoint required, experience in MS Project and MS Access.
• Experience / Familiarity with Tongue and Quill a plus

All positions at Applied Research Solutions are subject to background investigations. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history and identity check.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

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