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TAD PGS, Inc.

Technical Writer Job at TAD PGS, Inc. in Huntsville

TAD PGS, Inc., Huntsville, AL, United States, 35824

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The position is being listed as a 12-18 month role - per Client - Must have proficient experience with XML - Structured Documents and understanding of MIL STD's.


Technical Writer to join a leading Company located in the Huntsville, AL surrounding area.


**US Citizenship is required.**

**Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**


Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop technical documentation in eXtensable Markup Language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software to publish PDFs.
  • Tag XML documents for the Army IADS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) viewer or equivalent Electronic Technical Manual (ETM) and Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP).
  • Navigate program software identifying relevant system components.
  • Provide technical writing, document preparation, editing, proofreading, and coordination consistent with customer practices for the development and production of project deliverables.
  • Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-2361, MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-HDBK-1222.
  • As requested, work with project and customer staff in the formulation, development, and editing of project documentation, deliverables, and training documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements.
  • Participate in peer reviews, Validations, Verifications, and Logistics Maintenance Demonstration events to ensure accuracy, usability, and compliance of IETMs/eLearning.


Basic Hiring Criteria:

  • Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience; or a master's degree and 6 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Experienced Knowledge of XML (structured documents).
  • Proficient user of Microsoft's Office 365 suite of software and applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft's SharePoint
  • Excellent written communication skills.
  • Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams.
  • Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance within 120 days of hiring if no current secret clearance.
  • Experience supporting DoD programs.
  • S1000D experience.
  • PTC Windchill experience.
  • Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360 experience.
  • Integrated Logistics Support experience.
  • Experience developing US Army or other DoD (optional) technical publications, including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), and IETMs (Operator, Sustainment and Depot).
  • Ability to read, comprehend and interpret engineer drawings.