Job Description
Technical Writer
Gromelski and Associates, Inc. (GAI) partners with prime contractors to provide professional services. Key service areas include Engineering Design and Documentation; Software Development and Testing; System Integration, Testing and Evaluation; Lab Management and Field Installation; Integrated Logistics Support, Training Development and Delivery, Multimedia Support, and Technical System Support.
Technical Writer Job Description:
Responsible for the preparation, review, revision, and maintenance of technical documents for the including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, and user documentation for BLQ-10. Authors and edits technical documentation for all the project's hardware and software to include installation, troubleshooting, repair, configuration, and how-to documentation. Creates code documentation for software; produces implementation guides and end-user guides for capabilities; provides field data definition, and data flow documentation and formats technical publications from pamphlets, technical drawings, and consultations with technical personnel and other available resources.
Technical Writer Required Skills:
- Under general direction, responsible for independently writing technical copy for various types of documents for a program/project of similar complexity.
- Applies concepts for technical writing based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with engineers and subject matter experts, and other available sources.
- Produces defense acquisition documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
- Interprets engineering and maintenance drawings, operational procedures and to understand and blend large quantities of computer related information.
- Research highly technical subject matter, organizes information from multiple sources, and expresses technical information in written form that is comprehensible to a wide audience of readers.
- Proficiency with S1000D technical manual creation using XML and HTML and tools necessary for editing both.
- Basic user proficiency with Adobe Photoshop (or comparable raster editing tool), Adobe Illustrator, and/or Vizio.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro or Nuance Power PDF Advanced.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Technical Writer Requirements:
- Six (6) years technical writing experience in programs and contracts of a similar scope, type, and complexity within the Federal Government is required.
- Candidate must be able to obtain and keep a DoD Secret Clearance which means you must be a U.S. Citizen with no dual citizenship.
Technical Writer Desired Skills:
- Experience with U.S. Navy BLQ-10 system.
Job Location: Syracuse, New York (Relocation Assistance Available)
Benefits: We offer a competitive benefit package.
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Job Type: 40 hours/week, onsite
Start Date: Immediate
Rate: Negotiable
