Technical Writer

AISG is the Government industry’s education and training systems partner and provider of certified, retired military and highly skilled, mission-driven, and diverse teams who provide customized and highly effective solutions. Our Team is exceptional at knowing our Customer and guiding them to a secure and productive future. Providing quality, growth and productivity has been at our core for 30 years.

POSITION: Technical Writer
AISG is hiring a focused, customer oriented Technical writer to join our dynamic team! The Technical Writer will review, write, and/or edit technical documents, including course materials, reports, manuals, presentations, guidelines and other project deliverables to meet contract requirements.

WORK LOCATION

- The Technical Writer will work primarily from home/remote with periodic local commuting to offices and/or training facilities in Norfolk, VA. Additional CONUS travel may be required (up to 20%).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

- Assists the Instructional Developer in ensuring that all course material, technical documents and curricula are developed and maintained according to the style guide and in a consistent format (e.g., font, style, graphics) and are grammatical and comprehensible for students (civilian mariners and active/reserve military personnel) and AISG instructors.

- Establishes style guidelines, templates and standards for texts and graphics that meet business needs.

- Consults relevant information sources and technical documents to obtain background information.

- Develops outlines and drafts for review and approval by technical specialists and project management.

- Utilizes Microsoft Word and other digital editing and markup tools to note errors and to provide feedback and suggestions.

- Maintains digital records, documents and files of work and revisions.

- Creates deliverables, documentation, publications, and reports according to the deliverables/reports schedule and requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Associate’s degree with concentration in communications, professional writing, English, or equivalent experience preferred. Certificate in technical writing desirable

- Strong computer skills with a proficient knowledge of MS Office applications, Adobe Acrobat, windows based operating systems and working knowledge of cloud-based data management

- 5 years of technical writing experience in the Government Contracting industry or Education, writing technical proposals, curriculum, manuals, policy, and/or procedures

- Proven ability to review and correct material for content, format, style, and compliance with internal and external standards. Highly skilled in identifying and correcting grammatical, spelling, and other editing errors

- Highly proficient organizational, writing, communication and time management skills managing multiple ongoing projects simultaneously

- Demonstrated experience in writing and maintaining technical documentation to include newsletters, instructions, handbooks, procedures, and how-to documentation

- Capable of handling changing priorities and managing multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

- Government Secret Security Clearance (or ability to obtain one)

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Technical Writing: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Norfolk, VA 23511

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000