Technical Writer

Job Summary : The Technical Writer writes and edits proposals; process documentation; technical reports, user guides, and procedures; and/or marketing materials for internal use, customer programs, or wider publication. This person researches and analyzes available literature, works closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), verifies copy with appropriate reviewers, and may coordinate production and distribution of materials. They are most often embedded with Engineering project teams, supporting the documentation of projects. Principal Duties and Responsibilities : Confer with customers, vendors, or publisher to establish technical specifications and to determine subject material to be developed for publication. Design new technical documentation based on existing standards and templates, OR create new standards and templates where absent. Reference DoD Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) as a starting place in creating either new or revised document for a Department of Defense customer. Interview production and engineering personnel and read journals and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods. Observe production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail. Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail. Select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material. Organize gathered material and complete writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology. Arrange for production and distribution of material. Review published materials and recommended revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of reproduction and binding. Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers or establishment personnel. Manage access and internal communications to ensure end users can utilize the final documents for operational purposes. Manage general program or project directory to facilitate the organization of the online folder structure. Maintain records and files of work and revisions. Awareness and compliance with company policies and procedures as defined in the SEACORP handbook, Code of Conduct and Quality Management System (QMS). And other duties or tasks as assigned.