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Technical Publications Writer

Apply locations Sterling Heights, Michigan time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago job requisition id R2104757

Title: Technical Publications Writer

Program Summary

KBR’s Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army’s Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and international focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Technical Publications Writer familiar with using the standard Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals (TMs), MIL-STD-40051-2D, for creating and maintaining technical documentation for military equipment, systems, and procedures.

Roles and Responsibilities:

1. Research, develop, and/or update content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents, illustrations, and parts breakdown manuals using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Arbortext, and/or Oxygen XML Editor.
2. Prepare written documents following standard guidelines for US Army technical publications using S1000D publisher, coordinate layout and organization of documentation.
3. Analyze standard contractual documents, technical data, customer usage data, and related reports for assigned contracts to develop required technical publications.
4. Experience coordinating graphics development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.
5. Gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.
6. Ensure technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style.
7. Maintain appropriate records and prepare reports.
8. Coordinate technical publication activities with internal/external customers.
9. Provide activity and status reports to management.

Basic Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 2 years related experience. In lieu of formal education, 10 years of experience in the Technical Publications field, preferably U.S. Army.
2. Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a Security Clearance.
3. Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).

Preferred Experience:

1. Must have knowledge and understanding of U.S. Army Technical Publication functions using U.S. Army practices and guidelines.
2. Experience with the preparation of varied types of technical documentation for ground combat and watercraft systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support.
3. Preferred knowledge working with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Microsoft Office Suite software, and XML development authoring applications.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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