Senior Technical Writer

2 weeks ago


Huntsville, Alabama, United States Leidos Full time
Senior Technical Writer Opportunity at Leidos

Leidos Defense Systems is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Writer to contribute to the development of critical programs supporting our Nation. As a member of our diverse team, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from defense and space to cyber and commercial fields.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and update technical documentation in eXtensable Markup Language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software.
  • Tag XML documents for the IADS IETM viewer.
  • Maintain knowledge and proficiency with the latest logistics standards, including MIL-HDBK-1222, MIL-PRF-63002, and MIL-STD-40051.
  • Ensure compliance with appropriate standards and/or specifications.
  • Ensure written files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with procedures.
  • Report progress of all assigned tasks to the project lead.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum of 12 years' experience in technical writing.
  • Master's degree in English, Communications, or a related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 10 years' experience in technical writing.
  • Plus, a minimum of 5 years of XML tagging and Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) development.
  • Experience working with IETM and XML using Arbortext Editor authoring software.
  • Must be a resident of Huntsville, Alabama or be willing to relocate to the Huntsville, Alabama area.
  • Must be a US Citizen, possess and be able to maintain a Final Secret Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing US Army or other DoD technical publications, including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), Modification Work Orders (MWO) and Electronic Technical Manuals (Operator and Maintenance).
  • Experience with modifications or maintenance, including performing maintenance or installations on a variety of military equipment.
  • Proficient in developing and maintaining technical documents using Microsoft Office 365 suite, Adobe PDF, Ultra Edit, Arbortext, and Notepad++.
  • Proficient user of Microsoft's Office 365 suite of software and applications.

Leidos is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.



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