Alutiiq
Alutiiq is hiring: Technical Writer II in Havelock
Alutiiq, Havelock, NC, United States, 28532
Content Summary: Technical Writer II at Havelock, for Alutiiq
Red Peak Technical Services, LLC, a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC, has an opportunity for a Technical Writer II in Havelock, NC. This position will work within the government site onboard FRCE Cherry Point, NC, supporting H-1 FST for H-1 Domestic tech data and S1000D IETMs. This position will be provided a government NMCI asset and may have the ability to intermittently telework dependent on government TOCOR approval.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare Technical Manual Evaluation Record (TMER) for all technical manual data presented for United States Government (USG) verification. Record each comment using USG-provided scanning and conversion of files to digital format, including small publication revisions/change, Rapid Action Change (RACs), and Pick-up Revisions.
- Update front matter as required. Inventory, process, and archive source data along with checklists and other documents used for record-keeping purposes. Perform Quality Assurance (QA) review of technical manual data for compliance with military specifications and standards.
- Perform QA review for consistency, usability, and accuracy of data. Author XML files, including creating and editing new and existing Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) Data Modules (DMs). Develop scripts and run reports as needed.
- Review, assign tracking numbers, distribute, and maintain database control of Technical Manuals Source Discrepancy Reports (TMSDRs).
- Manage cancellation, re-issue, and redistribution actions. Maintain database integrity and master data repository.
- Prepare PDF conversion, linking, and bookmarking according to NAVAL Air Technical and Engineering Command (NATEC) PDF Conversion Guidelines.
- Modify, develop, and release technical data items such as Interim Rapid Action Changes (IRACs), Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDRs), and TMSDRs. Link and bookmark IRACs to manuals for posting on the NATEC website via Technical Manual Conversion Guidelines. Utilize delivery schedules with internal processes for TPDRs.
- Manage and archive dated data files. Assist with maintaining and updating publication management files and digital master data packages.
- Support processes, guidelines, instructions, and guidance provided by the government to utilize products/tools including but not limited to: MS Office Word/Excel/Access, EAGLE Editor, PTC Arbortext, VGMT software, Merlin, NSIV, Corel Designer, PTO IsoDraw, Perl, AutoCAD, Notepad++, Photo Editor, Adobe Acrobat, and basic website and internet navigation.
- Knowledge of TM styles and formatting for work package and conventional style TMs and experience with NAVAIR guidelines and specifications including but not limited to S1000D, NAP-B0300-GYD01-00, MIL-DTL-81927, MIL-DTL-15014, MIL-STD-3001.
Pay Rate:
$36.21 Hourly
Minimum Requirements:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Minimum of two (2) years related work experience providing technical writing and documentation support to technical and management level personnel. Experience in:
- Documenting, planning, support, and writing for project, presentation, and proposal related work, usually of a highly technical content.
- Supporting the engineering, management, and administrative staff in organizing, assembling, and writing technical proposals, presentations, and related materials.
- Providing support in one or more commercially available word processing and/or desktop publishing software programs.
- Must be a US Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain a CAC card.
Preferred Knowledge and Experience:
- Technical publication and/or IETM experience related to NAVAIR, S1000D, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-DTL-81927, and/or MIL-STD-38784.
- Military and/or technical publication experience using technical publications and/or IETMs.
- CTPL experience.
- Writing, editing, or quality assurance of technical documentation experience using EAGLE, PTC Arbortext, and MS Word.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Availability to work 40 hours per week consistently.
- Technical Publications experience with:
- IETMs
- S1000D
- MIL-STD-3001
- MIL-DTL-81927/MIL-STD-38784
- PTC Arbortext
- MS Word/Excel/Access
- EAGLE Editor (CSDB)
- VGMT software
- Merlin
- NSIV
- Corel Designer
- PTC IsoDraw
- Perl
- Notepad++
- Paint Shop Pro (photo editor)