Technical Writer, Journeyman - Secret
Core
Producing technical papers, manuals, policies, specifications, and reports for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Centers Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division.
Role type
Senior Technical Writer (Defense Systems)
Builds
User documentation, how-to guides, instruction manuals, procedures, training materials, and final presentations for airborne Battle Management Command and Control capabilities.
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Airborne Warning and Control Systems
Required skills
Technical writing, document creation and editing, interpreting technical drawings and specifications, version control, document management, Microsoft Office proficiency, quality assurance, stakeholder collaboration.
Preferred skills
Experience with DoD information systems, translating complex concepts, creating charts and graphs, navigating complex review cycles.
Responsibilities
Prepare technical papers, manuals, policies, specifications, and reports. Write and edit user documentation, how-to guides, instruction manuals, procedures, and training materials. Convert complex technical concepts into clear documentation tailored to specific audiences. Ensure documents meet applicable style, formatting, tone, and accuracy standards. Review drawings, specifications, test results, mockups, and other inputs to create or update content. Work with engineers, program managers, vendors, and customer representatives to define technical specifications. Maintain an organized electronic library of signed documents and final presentations. Promote consistency and clarity across related documents, including source citations and tables of contents. Conduct final reviews of layout, grammar, and editorial quality before documents are released. Support document revisions, version control, and coordination of different editions. Use Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software to create, lay out, and format content.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
