Technical Writer Portsmouth VA

AHU Technologies Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AHU Technologies Inc is seeking a skilled Technical Writer to focus on technical documentation and process management in Washington, D.C. This role involves creating and maintaining technical manuals, agreements, and related documents while ensuring standardization and process improvement across the organization.

Ideal candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have at least 3 years of experience in configuration management. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and documentation management systems is also required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with configuration management processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation management systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and publish technical documentations and manuals.
• Develop and maintain AIM-NG Process Manuals.
• Coordinate internal and external reviews of documentation.
• Prepare meeting minutes, action plans, and out-brief materials.

Skills

Technical writing expertise

Configuration management

Microsoft Office Suite

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field

Tools

Documentation management systems

Job description

Job Description:

This role requires strong expertise in technical documentation, configuration management, and process documentation. The position focuses on developing, maintaining, and improving process manuals, agreements, and corporate documentation, while supporting documentation standardization, process improvement initiatives, and reporting efforts across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

· Create and publish technical documentations and manuals

· Collect and interpret technical data or information and coordinates layout for publication

· Provide technical writing expertise including configuration control management for corporate documentation

· Develop and maintain Advanced Industrial Management - Next Generation (AIM-NG) Process Manuals

· Develop Memorandum of Agreements/Understandings (MOA/MOUs), Performance Based Agreements (PBAs), NAVSEA letters, and other agreements/documentation

· Coordinate internal and external reviews of AIM-NG chapters to gain consensus and approval among the shipyard maintenance community

· Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Technical Documentation for all task areas

· Prepare meeting minutes, action plans, notes, and out-brief materials

· Support development of Technical Reports including metrics packages and data analytics documentation

· Support ISD team with presentations, SharePoint content, and Teams channel documentation

· Maintain business process and requirements maps including "As Is" state documentation

Basic Qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, Journalism, or related field

· At least 3 years of experience with configuration management processes

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and documentation management systems

Preferred Qualifications

· Master's Degree in related field

· At least 8 years of experience in technical documentation

· 4 – 7 years of experience in technical writing or documentation management

· Experience supporting DoD or Navy programs

· Familiarity with Naval Shipyard processes and documentation standards