Technical Writer

Overview Technical Writer (F-): Bowhead seeks an experienced Technical Writer to support the NAVAIR Crew Served Weapons In-Service Engineering activity in Crane, IN. Responsibilities Essential functions will include: Developing high-quality documentation that is coherent and easy to follow as well as complies with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs. Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data. Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications. Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation. Creating and manipulating illustrations, graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation. Participating in project meetings, review meetings, and validation/verification events. Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes. Interfacing with technical writers, multimedia personnel, customers, and possible government team. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate's degree in a related discipline and five (5) years of related experience in DoD contracting. Additional experience accepted in lieu of a degree. Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to create and update tables, to create and manipulate graphics and drawings, to create and update flowcharts, and to format/layout text. Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Arbortext Editor. Experience with standards such as MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D. Strong familiarity of military supply chain processes and product life-cycle management. Expert level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. Applicants who currently hold a Secret clearance are strongly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.