Technical Writer

TECHNICAL WRITER

LOCATION: Warner-Robins AFB, GA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: as required by Gov't customer

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a journeyman Technical Writer located at the Robins AFB in Georgia. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Education: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 3 years of experience, 3 of which must be in the DoD or other United States Government (USG) ISR/SOF Organizations.
• OR 7 years of directly related experience with proper certifications, 5 of which must be in the DoD or other USG ISR/SOF Organizations.
• OR GED and at least 2 years of experience in the respective profession being performed, 2 of which must be in the DoD or ISR/SOF Mission Area.

Specialized Experience

• Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment.
• Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar.
• Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Experience in Microsoft Office software, including Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint required; experience in Microsoft Project and Microsoft Access desired

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Indivduaul will provide technical writers with competencies to apply writing skills and substantial knowledge of the basic principles and specialized vocabulary of appropriate subject-matter fields to enable accurate communication of scientific and technological developments to expert and other interested audiences. Technical writers will also apply writing skills and an understanding of the appropriate equipment and systems to the development of specifications showing the characteristics and capabilities or the design and test requirements of equipment and systems; or to the development of training, operating, or maintenance manuals associated with equipment and systems.  Technical writers will, in addition to reporting research findings and agency decisions, articulate agency policies and explain technical aspects of agency programs to those affected. The materials will explain technical information in such a way as to make it clear without sacrificing thoroughness and accuracy.  Technical writers will make sure materials are consistent with agency policy and with other information presented by the agency, meet the style requirements of the agency and the publication, and are written at an appropriate level for the intended audience.  Technical writers will typically use desktop publishing hardware to draft, edit, and lay out material and sometimes to design, print, and distribute it.

Technical writers will manage individual or serial publications from initial conception and content determination through distribution and coordinate the activities of other publishing personnel. Technical writers and technical editors often make final reviews of proposed publications for style, design, layout, and editorial aspects before release. Technical writers will prepare original papers, articles, or reports in scientific, technical, or professional fields based on research, interviews with experts and program officials, and sometimes observation of or participation in tests and experiments. They also will prepare manuals for training in or guidance on the operation or maintenance of technical equipment and systems, or specifications for the development or purchase of such equipment and systems. Technical writers will use their knowledge of the language and methods used in the specialized field to understand and work with technical information.

Typical work assignments will involve:

• Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
• Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
• Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, medium, and audience
• Writing material
  • Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
  • Preparing the material for publication
  • Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications

• Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and PMs to establish technical specifications
• Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples
• Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manuals
• Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts
• Ensure document contents follow required formats
• Write clear and concise policies and procedures
• Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents
• Create table of contents and cite sources
• Submit copies to managers for feedback
• Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations
• Provide updates and different editions as necessary