What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Writer position at TAD PGS, Inc.?
The position is being listed as a 12-18 month role - per Client - Must have proficient experience with XML - Structured Documents and understanding of MIL STD's.
Technical Writer to join a leading Company located in the Huntsville, AL surrounding area.
**US Citizenship is required.**
**Candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.**
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop technical documentation in eXtensable Markup Language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software to publish PDFs.
- Tag XML documents for the Army IADS Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM) viewer or equivalent Electronic Technical Manual (ETM) and Interactive Electronic Technical Publication (IETP).
- Navigate program software identifying relevant system components.
- Provide technical writing, document preparation, editing, proofreading, and coordination consistent with customer practices for the development and production of project deliverables.
- Ensure compliance with MIL-STD-2361, MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-HDBK-1222.
- As requested, work with project and customer staff in the formulation, development, and editing of project documentation, deliverables, and training documentation to ensure alignment with project requirements.
- Participate in peer reviews, Validations, Verifications, and Logistics Maintenance Demonstration events to ensure accuracy, usability, and compliance of IETMs/eLearning.
Basic Hiring Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree and 8 or more years of prior relevant experience; or a master's degree and 6 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
- Experienced Knowledge of XML (structured documents).
- Proficient user of Microsoft's Office 365 suite of software and applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and Microsoft's SharePoint
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Demonstrated experience working within matrixed teams.
- Must be able to obtain an interim Secret Clearance within 120 days of hiring if no current secret clearance.
- Experience supporting DoD programs.
- S1000D experience.
- PTC Windchill experience.
- Adobe Captivate and Articulate Storyline 360 experience.
- Integrated Logistics Support experience.
- Experience developing US Army or other DoD (optional) technical publications, including Repair Parts and Special Tools List (RPSTL), Depot Maintenance Work Requirements (DMWR), and IETMs (Operator, Sustainment and Depot).
- Ability to read, comprehend and interpret engineer drawings.
Salary : $40 - $50
