Technical Writer

Serco is seeking to fill a fast-paced, growing, and dynamic role of Technical Writer and Editor to support our Satellite Ground System organization.  This role is an individual contributor supporting engineering documentation activities on one or more assigned programs.  The Technical Writer works with a Logistics Planner and team of Engineers to develop MIL-STD Technical Manuals (TMs), training packages, and Contract Delivery Requirement List (CDRL) documentation.  This is an agile program using 2-week sprints and tracking work in JIRA. 

Responsibilities include:

• Cross team collaboration is required as you will need to interface with a Logistics Planner, System Engineers, and Software Developers to understand and document hardware, software, and maintenance concepts.
• Documentation is done in Adobe FrameMaker, Microsoft Office, and PowerPoint.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• 5 Years of experience
• Active DoD Secret security clearance investigated within the last 5 years.
• Bachelors degree in Technical Writing/Communications, English, or in STEM.
• Proficiency in Adobe FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Visio).
• Experience with SharePoint Administration.
• Experience writing documentation to MIL-STD 40051 and/or other MIL-STDs.
• The ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Technical Writing background in software and maintenance documentation.
• Experience editing/manipulating line art and applying callouts in Adobe Illustrator and other editors.
• Experience with all stages of Lifecycle Logistics documentation, including Validation, Verification, Maintenance Engineering Evaluations (MEEs), Instructor and Key Personnel (IKP) Training, and Logistics Demonstrations.
• Experience developing and/or using Maintenance Allocation Charts (MACs), Repairable Parts and Special Tools Lists (RPSTLs), and Level of Repair Analysis (LORAs).
• Satellite Communications experience.
• An IAT Level 1 or higher certification (i.e. COMPTIA A+ or higher) is desired, but can be obtained within 6 months of starting if not already available.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills
• Experience working in an Agile framework
• Experience or familiarity with XML and/or PTC ArborText

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Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

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Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of the posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits HIGHLIGHTS – Comprehensible Benefits for Full-time Employees (Part-time members receive a customized package tailored to their role).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes counseling conditions
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific contract as well as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement or the Service Contract Act.

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