Job Title: Technical Writer/Editor
Job Duration: 12 Months Contract on W2
Job Location: Orlando FL
Note: US Citizen are required for this position.
Job Description
- Write rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals user manuals programming manuals service manuals operational specifications and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and engineers observing performance of production methods and referring to technical specifications modification kits blueprints engineering illustrations schematics and trade journals.
- Oversee preparation of illustrative materials and Illustrated Parts Breakdown material selecting drawings sketches diagrams and charts.
- Conduct and Participate in project team meetings and meet deadlines as determined by project schedule.
- Conduct quality review of materials. This position may require occasional domestic travel.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline or equivalent experience/combined education with 6 years of professional experience; or 4 years of professional experience with a related masters degree. Considered career or journey level.
- 5year minimum experience with MS Office MS Word and Acrobat Authoring Tools. Candidate must be highly proficient in XML authoring.
- 5year minimum experience writing highly technical content for procedure manuals service manuals and related technical publications that describes the installation operation and maintenance of electronic electrical mechanical and other equipment.
- 5year minimum experience with highly technical subject matter content by interviewing engineers and other technical experts observing production methods or other demonstrations and reviewing technical specifications modification kits blueprints sketches engineering drawings notes manuals and similar publications.
- Ability to discretely plan writing editing and inprosses reviews (both formal and informal) tasks required to complete project.
- Ability to manage project technical writing work from book plan/outline creation through ontime delivery.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability and experience in working effectively with teams including virtual teams but also independently or with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrate ability and experience in meeting deadlines and quality standards.
- Demonstrate experience in using and applying clear and concise language that adheres to customerestablished standards and conventions.
Desired Skills
Product Life Cycle knowledge
Spreadsheetsavvy
Supply Chain background
Familiarity with NAVY regulations and NAVY Supply Chain
Ability to work in a crossfunctional IPT environment
Experience using a relational database
Knowledge of Fixed Wing platforms