Senior Technical Writer_

THOR Solutions is actively seeking a Senior Technical Writer with experience working in the marine industry to support the USCG Ship Design Team in Washington, DC. An ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter. The ideal candidate must have demonstrated experience with technical writing and editing, proficiency with common productivity software, and have a strong familiarity with U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Navy naval engineering terminology and methodology.Typical Responsibilities: The candidate’s responsibilities may include (but are not limited to) performing or supporting the following actions:+ Provide research and support services, and review of specifications, documentations, and document changes.+ Meet with Subject Matter Experts to ensure topics are properly addressed and adjudicated during all phases of specification development, including copy and edit feedback from industry and team members.+ Prepare, review and revise and maintain technical documents relating to shipboard and marine use, including CDRL, specification, and SOW development and management.+ Analyze, interpret, and cross-check information to ensure accuracy.+ Develop, publish, amend, and maintain technical publications used to support the Coast Guard.Location: Hybrid. ~2-3 days/week onsite at USCG Headquarters in Washington DC, and remainder may be flex/telework. Position may require additional regular onsite days, up to full time onsite, based on contract & customer requirements.US Citizenship Required: Due to the requirements of the federal contract that this position supports, U.S. citizenship is required. Citizenship will be confirmed via I-9/E-Verify at the start of employment.Typical Physical Activity: Desk/computer work in an office environment. May involve: repetitive motion.Security Clearance Eligibility Required: This position requires a DoD Secret security clearance. A qualified candidate must either:+ Already possess an active or interim Secret security clearance (preferred);+ OR be eligible for a Secret security clearance upon hire.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:+ Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing (preferred) or another relevant discipline.+ In lieu of a relevant Bachelor’s degree, additional relevant experience obtained in a marine or defense environment may be considered.+ At least six (6) years of recent, relevant experience with writing and reviewing technical documents.+ Experience obtained in a marine or defense environment is highly preferred.+ Expert knowledge of industry standard desktop publishing and word processing software (including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat).+ Ability to independently prepare, review, and revise and maintain publication-ready technical documents.+ Excellent communication skills.Benefit Offerings: Along with competitive pay, THOR offers a comprehensive benefits package including:+ Paid Time Off+ Paid Holidays+ 401(k) with employer match+ Medical Insurance (3 plan options)+ Dental Insurance (2 plan options+ Vision Insurance Plan+ Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts+ Commuter Benefits+ Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance+ Supplemental life insurance+ Pet Benefits+ Legal Resources and ID Theft benefits+ Employee Assistant and Work-Life Program+ Voluntary Leave Transfer Program+ Tuition Reimbursement+ Employee Referral ProgramTHOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.Please be aware that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.Founded in 2009, THOR Solutions, LLC (THOR) is a rapidly growing Center for Veteran’s Excellence (CVE) verified Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing mission critical support across the Department of Defense, federal civilian agencies and commercial maritime industry, worldwide. THOR provides innovative and tailored expertise in multidisciplinary engineering, project and program management, business and financial management, technical support, integrated logistics support, training support, fleet support, corporate operations support, assessments and studies. THOR is privileged to deliver service solutions to the nation’s most complex military, public sector and industry challenges.THOR is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. THOR considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, or status as a protected veteran. THOR complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) is the law.THOR is proud to be a Veteran-Friendly Employer. THOR does not discriminate against a qualified applicant because of their status as a protected veteran, or their relationship or association with a protected veteran. This includes spouses and other family members.If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part the employment selection process, please contact us at recruiting@thorsolutions.us or (571) 215-0077.If you would like to view a copy of THOR’s affirmative action plan, please email recruiting@thorsolutions.us.Powered by JazzHR