Technical Writing Specialist

6 days ago

Virginia Beach, VA, United States Sayres Defense Full time

Technical Writing Specialist

Location: Norfolk, VA

The Technical Writing Specialist develops, validates, and sustains technical manuals and related technical documentation for small boats and combatant craft. The position authors SGML/XML-based technical data in compliance with NAVSEA and DoD specifications, manages technical manual repositories, and ensures configuration, maintenance, and logistics data consistency across all published products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Author and edit technical manuals using Arbortext and SGML/XML environments
  • Ensure compliance with MIL-DTL-24784 series, MIL-PRF-32216A, and applicable DIDs
  • Perform parts research and review engineering drawings and BOMs
  • Manage TM storage and access within MBPS repositories
  • Acquire and validate COTS technical manuals for government acceptance
  • Support NTSP and MPT development and related training documentation

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Logistics, or related field or relevant direct military experience in lieu of degree
  • 3-8 years of experience authoring technical manuals for Navy or DoD platforms
  • Proficiency with Arbortext Editor and SGML/XML authoring environments
  • Knowledge of MIL-DTL-24784 series, MIL-PRF-32216A, and TM DIDs
  • Familiarity with MBPS and Navy digital technical data repositories
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and maintenance documentation
  • Strong technical writing, editing, and document control skills
  • US Citizen
  • Active secret clearance or ability to obtain

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.

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


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