TECHNICAL WRITER II Job at ZipRecruiter in Middletown

Job Description

MIKEL invests in people and technology – empowering the creative process, building responsive relationships, and propelling innovative solutions from conception to completion for the U.S. Navy. MIKEL is a small woman-owned business that has been providing Undersea Warfare Solutions to the Department of Defense since the company’s inception in 1999.

Be a part of our dynamic team whose solutions and services enable the Navy to solve their toughest problems and meet their mission requirements. We have undersea operations experience, combined with engineering and specific subject matter expertise, that provides an in-depth understanding of the problem and a novel, innovative, and cost-effective solution. MIKEL is committed to providing an environment that challenges its employees to use and advance their skills and knowledge to provide solutions that exceed customer expectations.

Position: Technical Writer II

MIKEL is currently seeking an S1000D Technical Writer to support Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development. The individual should be creative and self-motivated, quick-thinking, able to work well with clients and co-workers, and very dependable, to develop IETM content data in XML format in accordance with MIL-STDs.

Responsibilities:

1. Writing, editing, and managing technical documentation for the creation of operator/maintenance IETMs for military systems and equipment.
2. Reviewing and editing program documents for technical accuracy in accordance with all applicable documentation standards and style guides.
3. Collaborating with subject matter experts to develop thorough and accurate technical documents.

Requirements:

1. The Technical Writer position requires a BS in communications or technical writing or 2 years of Technical Writer experience in a military setting.
2. Ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.

Experience & Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in English or related technical discipline.
2. Two (2) years' experience as a Technical Writer.
3. This position requires the applicant to have or obtain and maintain a DoD Clearance.
4. Experience with S1000D is necessary and knowledge of applicable military standards, specifications, and test practices is desired.
5. Experience with HTML and XML is a must.
6. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Arbortext, XMLSpy, Adobe Acrobat, and Illustrator.

Work Location: Newport, RI

Department of Defense secret security clearance is required at the time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

MIKEL offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 401k Retirement Plan, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Tuition Reimbursement.

MIKEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on genetic information or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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