What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer II position at Alutiiq, LLC?
Position Overview:
The Corporate Customer Support Department (CCSD) provides essential administrative support to the scientific, technical, and administrative communities of the Navy. It provides a broad range of technical and visual archiving and communication-related products and services to enhance and promote customer programs and operations.
This support is located at Point Mugu, CA and includes writing and editing; documentation scanning and digitization; publication production and distribution; graphic design and illustration; design and production of visual exhibits and displays; audio and video production and consulting; photo production, scanning, digitizing, and archiving; and film scanning and video conversion and archiving. This mission serves as a valuable resource to the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), and other Navy and Department of Defense (DoD) divisions and commands.
Primary/Major Duties and Responsibilities:
The Contractor shall use Government furnished data to design and develop high-quality technical visual communication products that include but are not limited to the following: presentations, posters, illustrations, animations, logos, operational view and battlespace scenario visuals, in addition to other visualizations and branding standards and guides. This includes obtaining requirements from customers and creating draft concepts for approval prior to final production of items. In addition to the visual communication aspect of the products, the Contractor will ensure all text and written material within is free from error and appropriately communications the intended messaging to the audience in conjunction with the created visuals. The performance and tasking will require the Contractor to operate both Mac and Windows computers, Xerox and other comparable printers and scanners, and accomplish work in various software such as Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint.
The Contractor shall attend high-visibility strategic meetings with senior leadership to document and understand organization vision and instruction to allow the Contractor to design and develop appropriate visual communication products and branding strategies and tactics. They will work with senior leadership in an iterative process to include a feedback loop back through leadership from stakeholders, to help refine and create visual communication products for the organization that are engaging and effective.
The Contractor shall perform a variety of communication and public affairs functions in support of senior leadership and in conjunction with the high-quality and engaging visual communication products the Contractor will be designing and developing. These functions include but are not limited to the following: helps establish and maintain mutual communication between senior-leadership organizations and their internal and external audiences, ensure accuracy and adherence to all required standards and editorial and security policies within the Command and broader organizations, and assist in the review and clearance of all produced materials in conjunction with the appropriate Public Affairs Office or necessary stakeholders or governing bodies.
The Technical Writer II revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. The incumbent receives assignment and technical information from a supervisor or senior writer, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.
This worker accesses manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. This writer organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material. This writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
Requirements:
- Ability to work independently on routine tasks and work efforts.
- Ability to operate proficiently utilizing the required software.
- Knowledge of the NAWCWD organizational structure is a plus.
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Interact professionally with all levels of management within the organization.
- Ability to get and maintain a SECRET clearance.
Afognak Native Corporation, Alutiiq LLC and their subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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