Technical Writer
MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Research, analyze, and verify technical data to bring manuals to required standards ensuring accuracy of information
Communicate with appropriate departments and coordinate production and distribution of materials
Conduct parts research for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment
Interface with customer personnel, vendors, and military personnel
Revise or write standardized material for manuals, instruction books and related technical publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment
Receive technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes, manuals containing operating procedures, detailed manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment
Access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail
Must be able to travel occasionally
Minimum Qualifications:
2+ years of technical writer experience
Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically MSWord
Experience in the development of technical documents to specified military standards
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with Arbortext 8.3 and above.
Understanding of SGML
Knowledge of the military, commercial and recreational marine industry in boats under 200 feet
Working knowledge of Google Office Products
Experience in Quality Assurance of technical documentation
Clearance Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods while working on a computer
Perform equipment validations on boats either on trailers or in the water.
Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
Ability to climb up to three (3) flights of stairs.
Crawling and maneuvering in confined spaces or bilge areas, if required