MAG Aerospace is hiring: Technical Writer in Augusta

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Technical Writer to provide support for the production, modification, and fielding of systems & equipment concerning the PdM Network Modernization (NetMod) Tactical Network of the Program Executive Office for Command Control and Communications-Tactical (PEO C3T).

This is a full-time/full-benefits position working within a MAG facility located in Augusta, GA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support Subject Matter Experts with standardizing grammar and formatting for Military Standard compliance on documents describing deployment, installation, configuration, testing, and upgrade of communications equipment and software for users in the field.
• Image development/revision using Microsoft Paint to Adobe Illustrator.
• Presentation development/revision using Microsoft PowerPoint and generation/revision of pdf documents using Acrobat DC.
• Technical Writing: The task of technical writing requires research, interviewing, writing original content, and, in some cases, a working knowledge of the subject.
• Technical Editing: The technical editing process is an in-depth editorial effort, which requires reviewing a document for all the following:
  • Technical Content – verifies Technical Document (TD) for technical accuracy and renders information into words that the intended or targeted audience will understand. Rewrites text as necessary to condense, consolidate, and clarify verbiage.
  • Language Style – reviews the quality of language in a document, checking fluency, parallelism, and level of writing.
  • Substance – checks for rational paragraphing, format, content coherence, and comprehensiveness of tables and figures to eliminate contradictions and inconsistencies.
• Format Editing: Format editing requires reviewing a document for all the following:
  • Conformance – ensures adherence to applicable specifications or style/format guidelines (e.g., cited Government procuring agency style guide, standard, or specification).
  • Integrity – ensures proper agreement among all parts of the document.
  • Layout – ensures that all pages are of uniform dimension and margins.
• Proofreading: Responsible for the proofreading of all text, tabular, and illustration pages, checking for errors and making the necessary corrections.

Requirements

Experience:

• 5+ years working DOD/Army network.
• Experience with developing and editing large documents in Microsoft Word using styles, appendixes, figure and table captions, and references very important.
• Experience in Arbortext with Styler in coordination with a Military Standard DTD also important.
• Experience in any word processing software working with documents 300 to 600 pages, any xml editor software in conjunction with a dtd, and in any image editor is essential.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible schedule/agenda and be a team player with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to travel.

Education:

• BA or BS degree

Certifications:

• DOD IAT Level II (Sec+)

Clearance:

• Must have an active SECRET security clearance

Desired Qualifications:

• Military service
• Familiar with Networking basics and devices

Special Note

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position.

Company Policy

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.

Benefits and Compensation

At MAG Aerospace, we value your contributions providing our employees with a robust Total Rewards package that supports your total well-being. The projected compensation range for this position is $63750 to $106250 (annualized USD).

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