Technical Writer III Job at ZipRecruiter in City of Albany

Job Description

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.

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 receive 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 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.

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).
• 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, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

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