Technical Writer (Navy) - Mid-Level

Sayres Defense; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense contracting firm is seeking a Technical Writer, Mid-Level in San Diego, CA. The role involves developing and updating critical tactical documents and ensuring compliance with military guidelines. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, at least 3 years of experience in technical writing, and proficiency in Adobe software. Current SECRET Security Clearance is mandatory. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to defense projects in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience developing high quality graphics.
• At least 3 years of proficiency with Adobe software.
• Possess current SECRET Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates and develop Tactical Memorandum and Bulletins.
• Review and input on Joint Publications and Navy Warfare Publications.
• Research information from battle bills and field comments.
• Write and edit publications for clarity and compliance.

Skills

Adobe software proficiency

Developing high quality graphics

Teaching ASW/SUW related doctrine

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat

Adobe Premiere

Job description

Sayres is seeking aTechnical Writer, Mid-Level with active Secret security clearance, verifiable in DISS.

Position is located at the Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Provide updates to include review, update, and, when required, develop Tactical Memorandum (TACMEMO), Tactical Bulletins (TACBUL) and Fleet Advisory Messages (FAMs).
• Review, update, and, when required, provide input on Joint Publications (JPs), Navy Warfare Publications (NWPs), and Navy Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (NTTP) in accordance with listed references.
• Research information from ships\' battle bills, naval messages, combat system/equipment configuration manuals, validated and approved tactics, as well as data provided by technical specialists and validated fleet review comments and ensure they are compliant with existing directives.
• Write and/or edit each publication that is presented for review/update for its intended audience, including rewriting text to ensure tactical/technical information is clear, correct, and succinct; and classification markings are in accordance with prescribed guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s Degree
• At least 3 years of recent experience developing high quality graphics for presentations
• At least 3 years of recent proficiency with Adobe software such as Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Acrobat, and Premiere or equivalent computer programs.
• At least 3 years of recent experience, either teaching or developing ASW and/or SUW related doctrine or tactics, techniques and procedures (TTP).
• Possess current SECRET Security Clearance.

The position description is only meant to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities performed by the incumbents of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform position-related tasks other than those stated in this description. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

At Sayres, our employees enjoy an atmosphere conducive to realizing their potential through personal and professional development while simultaneously exceeding customers' expectations.

We offer a broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services including acquisition, financial and program management; fleet synthetic training; logistics; ship construction engineering; systems engineering and integration; wargaming; test and evaluation; security, counterintelligence and policy analysis and have been providing excellence in service to the Federal Government since 2001.

Sayres is headquartered in Washington, DC with offices throughout the United States and has a presence abroad.