Leo Tech, LLC is hiring: Technical Writer III in Albany

Leo Tech LLC is a certified woman-owned small business started in 2015 by Melody Vansandt. She has over 24 years of experience working as a Defense Contractor and Consultant and has held positions as Director of Pricing, Contracts Manager, Program Manager, and EVM Manager.

After decades of hard work in contracting and program management, she realized she wanted to form a company that genuinely cared for its customers and employees. Since then, her goal has been to treat her customers and employees how she would want to be treated. She has learned what does and doesn't work through personal experience and never wants to be a President/CEO who doesn't know her people.

She encourages employees to contact her if they ever want or need to; therefore, she keeps her cell phone number in her email signature. She wants Leo Tech to feel like a family and for everybody to reach their full potential. She wants to empower employees and help them succeed in their professional and personal lives - She never wants to limit an individual's growth. There are endless possibilities and opportunities for success when people work together toward a common goal honorably and compassionately.

Leo Tech's leadership has over 25 years of experience serving in worldwide geographical locations. Since its inception, Leo Tech has been a Prime Contractor on all 25+ contracts. Our Corporate and Personal Experience illustrates our capability to respond effectively and efficiently to all mission requirements and contingencies.

What we offer:

Knowing that the employees are the lifeblood and reason Leo Tech exists, we offer full-time employees many benefits that other companies may not. This includes medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, Telemedicine, and voluntary life insurance. We provide our employees with a $50,000 Group Life policy paid by the company. We also have a 401K plan for employees to contribute. All full-time employees also received eleven paid Government holidays per year. Employees receive Vacation and Sick time based on the Contract requirements.

We are currently seeking the following Position

*** Position is contingent on contract award***

JOB TITLE:

TECHNICAL WRITER III

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide support by performing a variety of duties relating to administrative programs. Utilizing knowledge of facilities, facilities maintenance tasks, trades capabilities, and government and industry standards and specifications, the contractor will develop technical documents and

performance work statements by researching work orders and customer requirements, estimating material cost, and initial man-hour requirements using industry-recognized estimating software applications.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and review customer requests to determine work requirements, develop performance work statements, scopes of work, and required documentation for inclusion into delivery orders or task orders for existing contracts, and develop cost estimates.
• Revise or write material for reports, briefs, proposals, related technical operations, and maintenance of industrial machinery.
• Receive assignments and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, provide notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and observe production, developmental, or experimental activities to verify the provided operating procedures.
• Access the manufacturers' catalog, drawings, and other data relative to operations, maintenance, specifications, and product samples to integrate and explain operating procedures and production cycles.
• Organize material and complete writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, style, and terminology; maintain records and files of work and revisions; select material for publication; and arrange for distribution of material.
• Apply performance standards and cost-estimating methods to develop comprehensive independent estimates.
• Provide agendas and minutes of all formal reviews and briefings.
• Maintain a file of started, completed, and ongoing work order forms.
• Prepare reports as required to document the daily actions assigned.
• Onsite support is required during regular working hours
• The Contractor receives assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details,

and may observe production, developmental, or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.

The contractor accesses manufacturers' catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to the operation, maintenance, and service of equipment and may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

• Contractor organizes material and completes writing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology; may maintain records and files of work and revisions may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication, and distribution of material. This writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases or specialize in
• writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to work independently.
• One (1) year experience working in a professional office setting
• Must be proficient with computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office 365) To perform support functions in production control.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills to coordinate and resolve complex communication or logistical-related issues.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree in the field of study related to Industrial Maintenance Technology or Engineering Technology.

EXPERIENCE:

• In place of the education requirement above, contractor personnel may have a minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a specification writer or engineering technician.

Leo Tech, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Drug-Free Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug and alcohol abuse is highly detrimental to the health and safety of employees in the workplace. This policy is intended to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and implements random alcohol and drug testing as required under federal regulations. If any portion of this policy conflicts with federal or state regulations, the federal or state regulations shall prevail.

All job applicants are subject to drug and alcohol testing. Any offer of employment is contingent upon such applicant testing negative. No such person shall be permitted to begin work until his or her test results have been obtained. No applicant will be hired if the individual tests positive for drugs or alcohol, except for a previously disclosed legal drug that a licensed physician has prescribed for a then-existing injury or illness. Before an alcohol or drug test is administered, the applicant must sign a Leo Tech, LLC consent form authorizing the test and permitting the release of test results to the Medical Review Officer (MRO) and the designated Human Resources Representative. Failure to sign the release or cooperate in test procedures shall be deemed a withdrawal of the employment application.