Senior Technical Writer
Technical Systems Integration, Inc. (TSI) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) delivering professional, technical, and management support to the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and DoD customers across the acquisition and sustainment lifecycle.
About the Role
TSI is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Writer to serve in a senior, leading capacity supporting Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development for U.S. Navy programs at Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD). This position leads S1000D-compliant technical manual development and publishing, XML authoring, technical publications specifications, and configuration and logistics data management within the Navy's Model-Based Product Support (MBPS) environment. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in the Panama City Beach, Florida area, with work performed at TSI's contractor facility and occasional work or meetings at NSWC PCD.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead XML coding and electronic Technical Manual development and publishing in a senior or supervisory capacity.
- Create, publish, revise, and maintain S1000D-compliant Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) using an S1000D Common Source Data Base (CSDB) or content management platform.
- Develop and manage S1000D data modules and associated technical publication requirements.
- Manage technical publications specifications, including XML tagging, Data Module Requirements List (DMRL) development, and illustration control numbering.
- Manage configuration, alteration, and logistics data within the Model-Based Product Support (MBPS) database in accordance with applicable NAVSEA, NAVAIR, and DoD technical specifications and directives.
- Work closely with engineers, developers, logisticians, configuration managers, and system integrators to develop and validate technical documentation.
- Participate in technical reviews, Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings, documentation working groups, and validation and verification activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to technical writing staff.
- Monitor IETM development and communicate documentation status, issues, and risks to program leadership.