Job description

The Associate Technical Writer will support Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) editing and creating IETMs (Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals) and/or TMs (Technical Manuals) using PTC Arbortext to MIL-STD-3001 specification. JOB DUTIES : • Author, edit, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment, to cover maintenance, operation, repair, theory of operation, troubleshooting, and Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) in accordance with MIL-STD-3001 requirements. • Author, prepare, review, revise, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment from source data such as Logistics Product Data, Engineering Drawings, and Maintenance Plans for equipment operation and maintenance. • Create and update NAVAIR MIL-STD-3001 XML documentation with understanding of XML tags and how to apply to text. • Edit, proofread, and provide writing support across technical and non-technical documents. • Evaluate documents for format, clarity, and quality based on adherence to MIL-STD-3001. • Create narrative content using Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews to author and validate with technical system engineers, architects, and other SMEs. • Create initial technical publication outlines, and incrementally create, validate, update, and review document content. REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : • Bachelor's degree and 0 years’ experience; additional years of work history accepted in lieu of a degree. • Candidate must be a US Citizen. • Team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software. DESIRED EXPERIENCE : • Previous experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs. • Proficient in use of PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software. • Recent knowledge of and experience with Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) documentation standards and procedures. • Current knowledge of and experience with Naval & Marine Corps aircraft systems.

Requirements

Must-haves

Author, prepare, review, revise, and develop IETMs and/or TMs for NAVAIR equipment from source data such as Logistics Product Data, Engineering Drawings, and Maintenance Plans for equipment operation and maintenance.
Create and update NAVAIR MIL-STD-3001 XML documentation with understanding of XML tags and how to apply to text.
Edit, proofread, and provide writing support across technical and non-technical documents.
Evaluate documents for format, clarity, and quality based on adherence to MIL-STD-3001.
Create narrative content using Subject Matter Expert (SME) interviews to author and validate with technical system engineers, architects, and other SMEs.
Create initial technical publication outlines, and incrementally create, validate, update, and review document content.
Bachelor's degree and 0 years’ experience; additional years of work history accepted in lieu of a degree.
Candidate must be a US Citizen.
Team-oriented, self-starter, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience with Microsoft Office products and desktop publishing software.

Nice-to-haves

Previous experience creating and editing NAVAIR IETMs and TMs.
Proficient in use of PTC Arbortext or similar XML authoring software.
Recent knowledge of and experience with Naval Air Technical Data and Engineering Service Center (NATEC) documentation standards and procedures.
Current knowledge of and experience with Naval & Marine Corps aircraft systems.

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