Life Cycle Engineering
Technical Writer Job at Life Cycle Engineering in Philadelphia
Life Cycle Engineering, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 19112
Technical Writer
Required Skills & Experience:
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at .
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.
Benefits
*Benefits may vary by business unit and location. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law. In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.
Position Summary:
Life Cycle Engineering is seeking a talented Technical Writer with a focus of process improvement of with an engineering background to support our Engineering and Technical Services Group. The qualified candidate will have experience writing and editing formal technical documents with the ability and desire to expand their skill-set to meet emerging customer needs and requirements.
Clearance Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain/maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
- Current Active Clearance is Preferred
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- Perform a full range of technical writing tasks in support of the programs and processes including process development and create policy documents, standard operating procedures, business processes, handbooks and whitepapers
- Draft, edit, and proofread Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and document processes and procedures of the programs, and maintain the latest versions of documents within the documentation database.
- Manage, develop, and provide input to documents that support program critical success factors (CSFs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and other program planning and operations support activities documentation.
- Write, edit, and/or create awareness materials, including reports, blogs, briefings and presentations, grafts, diagrams, guides, processes, policies, and other project deliverables to meet program objectives.
- Create, update, modify, and use separate versioned websites residing on a network at an off-site Government run network/data/cloud center to document and verify Test Plans, User Guides, and Configuration Guides prior to software modules entering into the functional testing, integration testing, versioning, and deployment phases.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree required, degree in engineering highly preferred
- Experience writing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines
- Proven ability to work directly with engineers and subject matter experts to produce system design documentation, briefings, manuals, and other content
Desired Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience working in DoD or Government environments is a plus
- Proficiency in general project management terms, standards and processes
Physical Demands and Expectations:
- Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting (up to 30 pounds), and standing; occasional prolonged sitting
- Ability to speak, read, hear and write, with or without assistance
- Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment
This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.
LIFE CYCLE ENGINEERING
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is a privately held, employee-owned company with an emphasis on "doing the right thing the right way, which applies to the way we treat our customers and employees. We are proud to have been recognized as a "Best Place to Work for 17 years running! Learn more below and at .
Mission
Our mission is to enable people and organizations to achieve their full potential.
As a professional services organization, our mission is focused on our clients' people and organizations. It is our company's cornerstone belief that we will not lead the industry in assisting our clients unless we excel at helping our own people and teams reach their full potential.
Culture
Our corporate culture encourages personal and professional growth because LCE's success depends on the talent, innovation, professionalism, and commitment of its employees. LCE is a strengths-based organization focused on turning individual talents into strengths and then turning individual strengths into organizational performance that supports our clients' success.
Benefits
- Affordable Medical/Dental/Vision Plans for employees and their families
- Free Employee Life and Disability Insurance, with supplemental coverage options available
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Savings Account options
- Company matched 401(k) & company-funded Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation, Holiday, Sick Leave
- Continuing Education and Professional Development programs at all levels
- Flexible Schedules and Relaxed Dress Code
- Employer-sponsored events, social collaboration, and open communication
- Free access to an extensive online training library, including certification prep
- Bonus Program for outstanding contributions, Employee Referral Program, numerous Recognition Opportunities, and more
*Benefits may vary by business unit and location. https://www.lce.com/why-work-at-lce/#benefits
Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that LCE take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state law. In addition, LCE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because such employee or applicant has inquired about, discussed, or disclosed the compensation of the employee or applicant or another employee or applicant. LCE shall also abide by the requirements of 29 CFR Part 471, Appendix A.