Astrion
Overview
Senior Technical Writer
LOCATION:
Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Salary Range:
$115-120k
JOB STATUS:
Full-time
CLEARANCE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Limited; as needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree
10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs
Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment
Ability to work on technical content for learning about, getting started, using, configuring, deploying, integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting software systems, products, tools, and services.
Ability to use and learn to use different authoring, development, and design tools such as GitLab, Website maintenance, Markdown, Javascript, Figma, and Lucid.
Ability to work on and use documentation templates, team wikis, SOPs, content for customer support, and various documents requested by multiple mission focus areas in ADCP.
Additionally, knowledge management, information architecture, and content design and content strategy skills are all relevant and applicable to contributing to the mission.
Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience
Writing the material
Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
Preparing the material for publication
Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications
Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples
Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manual
Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts
Ensure document contents follow required formats
Write clear and concise policies and procedures
Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents
Create table of contents and cite sources
Submit copies to managers for feedback
Maintain electronic library of all signed documents and final presentations
Provide updates and different editions as necessary
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LOCATION:
Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA
Salary Range:
$115-120k
JOB STATUS:
Full-time
CLEARANCE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Limited; as needed
Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Technical Writer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS degree
10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs
Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment
Ability to work on technical content for learning about, getting started, using, configuring, deploying, integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting software systems, products, tools, and services.
Ability to use and learn to use different authoring, development, and design tools such as GitLab, Website maintenance, Markdown, Javascript, Figma, and Lucid.
Ability to work on and use documentation templates, team wikis, SOPs, content for customer support, and various documents requested by multiple mission focus areas in ADCP.
Additionally, knowledge management, information architecture, and content design and content strategy skills are all relevant and applicable to contributing to the mission.
Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and with a team
RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience
Writing the material
Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
Preparing the material for publication
Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications
Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications
Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples
Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manual
Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts
Ensure document contents follow required formats
Write clear and concise policies and procedures
Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents
Create table of contents and cite sources
Submit copies to managers for feedback
Maintain electronic library of all signed documents and final presentations
Provide updates and different editions as necessary
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