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Senior Technical Writer

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Indianapolis, IN, USA

In-Office

Senior level

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The Role

Authors, edits, and develops NAVAIR Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals and Technical Manuals using XML and PTC Arbortext. Produces documentation covering equipment operation, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, and parts breakdowns according to MIL-STD-3001. Conducts technical reviews, interviews subject matter experts, validates content, coordinates multiple documents, and prepares publication outlines, agendas, and meeting minutes. The position is onsite in Indianapolis and supports Naval Air Systems Command.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Technical Writer will support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) editing and creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) and TMs (Technical Manuals) using PTC Arbortext to MIL-STD-3001 specification. The position will be onsite at our facility in Indianapolis, IN.

JOB DUTIES:

Author, edit, and develop IETMs and TMs for NAVAIR equipment, to cover maintenance, operation, repair, theory of operation, troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) in accordance with MIL-STD-3001 requirements.
Author, prepare, review, revise, and develop IETMs and TMs for NAVAIR equipment from source data such as Logistics Product Data, Engineering Drawings, and Maintenance Plans for equipment operation and maintenance.
Create and update NAVAIR MIL-STD-3001 XML documentation with complete understanding of XML tags and how to apply to text.
Coordinate content creation across multiple documents continuously with competing deadlines.
Perform quality reviews and peer reviews across technical and non-technical documents.
Evaluate document quality based on accuracy, substance, and quality of written content.
Create narrative content using Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews to author and validate with technical system engineers, architects, and other SMEs.
Create agendas, meeting minutes, initial technical publication outlines, and incrementally create, validate, update, and review document content.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years or more related experience; will accept additional years' experience in lieu of a degree.
Candidate must be a US Citizen.
Team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

Previous experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs.
Proficient in use of PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software.
Recent knowledge of and experience with Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) documentation standards and procedures.
Current knowledge of and experience with Naval & Marine Corps aircraft systems.
Experience developing Logistics Support Analysis Records (LSARs) for Acquisition Logistics.

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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree and six or more years of related experience; additional experience may substitute for the degree.
Must be a United States citizen.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Team-oriented and self-starting work style.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software.
Experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and Technical Manuals.
Proficiency with PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software.
Knowledge of NATEC documentation standards and procedures.
Knowledge and experience with Naval and Marine Corps aircraft systems.
Experience developing Logistics Support Analysis Records for Acquisition Logistics.