Technical Writer/Editor - Journeyman

Overview

Technical Writer/Editor - Journeyman

Location: USCG HQ, Washington, DC

Clearance: Active Secret

Support USCG CG-7 in the development and management of a standardized, defendable and repeatable process to generate and maintain USCG capability (operational) requirements in support of follow-on acquisition activities to improve the performance of all USCG missions.

Responsibilities

1. Manage CG-771 document production to ensure all documents (from draft to final reporting) are compliant with USCG and DHS Joint Requirements Council (JRC) and guidance.
2. Gather, analyze, and compose complex technical information.
3. Conduct research and ensure the use of proper technical terminology.
4. Translate technical information into clear, readable documents to be used by technical and non-technical personnel.
5. Organize material and write descriptive copy according to established standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
6. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
7. Develop communications materials for publications.
8. Develop, write, and edit functional descriptions, system specifications, special reports, or any other customer deliverables and documents.
9. Provide technical writing support and decipher directions provided on scripted storyboards, specifications, etc.
10. Review documents for technical accuracy in accordance with applicable regulations.

Qualifications

Required:

1. MA/MS with 3 years of experience OR
2. BA/BS with 5-10 years of experience.
3. Demonstrated use of the Gerald J. Alred et al, Handbook of Technical Writing.

Preferred:

1. USCG Plan support experience.
2. Knowledge of DHS Joint Requirements Integration and Management (JRIMS) process.