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About the role

  • Develop technical writing procedures in support of a program to meet schedule and quality guidelines.
  • Ability to write a variety of technical manuals, training materials, and/or creating content for work packages.
  • Proficiency with publishing/page production tools (Arbor Text) and Interactive Authoring and Display Software (IADS) / Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development processes.
  • Possess a thorough understanding of the MIL-STD’s (Mil-Std40051 and S1000D) and quality requirements and produce technical manual procedures that meet these requirements.
  • Possess an understanding of the GM’s GSA, Techline Connect, Power-Bi, IVED’s/Schematics, Global Doc’s, and MSID/PSID and quality requirements and produce technical manual procedures that meet these requirements.
  • Analyzes and interprets engineering drawings and other technical data to translate information into technical documentation.
  • Ability to analyze basic systems and develop step-by-step troubleshooting procedures that systemically isolate faults and provide solutions.
  • Create graphics from Team Center / Math to support technical procedures following graphic standards.
  • Performs quality assurance support for document preparation and delivery.
  • Perform HANDS-ON validation and verification of mechanical and diagnostic processes on vehicles/equipment in accordance with established procedures and schedules.
  • Follow established plan to meet overall program objectives as defined by the program management and technical publications leadership.
  • Develop technical manual procedures in accordance with (IAW) the contract, SOW, and/or military standard.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Accredited bachelor’s degree or at least four years progressively responsible experience in the area of technical writing and logistic engineering.
  • A minimum of two years of relevant Department of Defense Technical Writing experience
  • Familiarity with performing troubleshooting and diagnostics on automotive, military, or mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated mechanical ability in automotive or heavy equipment maintenance and diagnostics.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize.
  • Dependable attendance.
  • Ability to travel up to 25%.
  • Ability to climb, bend, and otherwise access all areas of commercial and military land vehicles.
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. without assistance and up to 75 lbs. with assistance.
  • Ability to operate power and hand tools, hydraulic and manual jacks and other vehicle repair equipment.
  • Maintains a safe work environment and ensures compliance with safety objectives and policies.
  • Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills; must be able to work independently and interact effectively with all levels of the organization.
  • Ability obtain and maintain Common Access Card
  • Candidate must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).
  • Eligible to obtain Secret U.S Security Clearance after hire
  • This job is not eligible for relocation benefits.
  • Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate
  • This position requires eligibility to access classified information at the Secret U.S. Security Clearance level for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship.
  • The successful candidate must have eligibility to access classified information at that level.
  • The position is subject to export control restrictions and requires the successful candidate to be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, asylee or refugee).

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Job title

Technical Writer – GM Defense

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridMilfordUnited States

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