Jr. Technical Writer

Junior Technical Writer

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.

**Hybrid onsite 2-3 days a week - potential to go remote after a few months**

Manassas, VA

**Must be clearable US Citizen**

This client is a US Federal Government contractor and is legally required to hire US Citizens. US Citizens will only be considered for this role.

Looking for a Junior Technical Writer (1-3 years) to join our team in supporting development and delivery of ILS products for the AN/BYG-1 Fire Control System. Must possess excellent verbal and written communications and be a fast learner. The ideal candidate will have a background that includes development of test procedures, training, electronic technical manuals, and works well in a team environment.

Requires a Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, or equivalent (4 years job-related experience). Experience with one of the following: XHMTL, HTML, or XML.

Applicant should have (1-3) years full-time experience in submarine fleet logistic support including experience in the fleet introduction, installation, test, operation, and life cycle support of the AN/BYG-1 combat systems and/or a computerized and computer-controlled combat system which closely resembles the AN/BYG-1 system in complexity, operation, maintenance approach and installation.

Duties Responsibilities:

Directing and assisting procedure development, troubleshooting, and maintenance in a Lab environment and onboard US Navy Submarines.
Provide input and comments during reviews of draft and preliminary MIP/MRCs as needed.
Validate and test, procedures during testing events in the lab, often requiring shift work to complete.
Develop operations and maintenance procedures for incorporation into electronic technical manuals using engineering source documents and gathering materials from engineering teams.
Support provisioning technical data packages for AN/BYG-1.
Develops training using MS Office products to support operations and maintenance training of the AN/BYG 1.
Use sound configuration management principles to ensure document configuration management is maintained.
Applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
Develops electronic technical manuals to support O-Level operations and maintenance using principles of agile development.
Have a clear understanding of the agile roles and the agile mindset for rapid product development and validation.
Have an understanding of JIRA/DOORS or some repository of standards and requirements
Job may involve some travel to support Navy customers, which will be performed onboard naval vessels in port and at sea.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience with HTML, XHTML, and XML.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products (including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams).
Ability to research unfamiliar technology well enough to describe and summarize for an end-user; must be comfortable asking questions and collaborating with SMEs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Meticulous attention to detail.

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