What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer II position at Mlt Systems?
At MLT, we create solutions by empowering our people to fulfill their passion for service. In support of Program Manager Advanced Amphibious Assault, we are seeking a Technical Writer II with experience in supporting DOD Federal acquisition programs; knowledge of policy/ principles/organizational protocols.
Serve as a technical writer, reviewing, proofreading, and modifying technical, documentation; including, but not limited to, system specifications, user manuals, software products, and special reports. Assignments will require current knowledge of and compliance with Military Standards, DA, or DoD technical writing style manuals, format guides, GSA printing regulations, and/or special instructions given by the customer or program offices. Work with developers, systems engineers, and program managers to drive the scope and direction of product end-user documentation, providing editorial and quality assurance support for documents, functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, reports, training materials, and other customer deliverables to support and/or participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the development cycle. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Education/Experience:
Bachelors Degree with (8) years of experience.
Eight (8) years of progressive professional, including two (2) years of experience in preparing technical documentation in a program office or similar organization are required. This position requires excellent written/oral communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong organizational skills, and the ability to perform detail-oriented work under strict deadlines. Along with strong written and oral communication skills, the individual must be proficient in online publishing software and programs, such as Ventura, Word, and Extensible Markup Language, as well as information management. Expertise with customer related regulations, and experience in preparing and editing regulatory documentation submissions. Working knowledge of the customer Requirements and associated Technical Manuals (TMs), the Modification Work Orders (MWOs), defense acquisition process experience is preferred.
Specific/Preferred Requirements:
Position requires the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and stand; reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. The work environment is typical of a normal indoor office setting.
MLT Systems is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. We provide Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Analytical Support Services to a cadre of professional people and organizations that are called upon to deliver state-of-the-art technology services to the men and women protecting our homeland.
At MLT Systems our vision is that we will continually strive to maintain a customer focused reputation noted for an active partnership, anticipating future needs, and providing methodologies and solutions that will allow our Customers to succeed. Our mission is to provide our Customers with a highly skilled professional workforce which brings unparalleled Acquisition, Life Cycle Logistics, and Engineering solutions that result in extraordinary customer service.
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