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Technical Editor, Writer
Mantech seeks a motivated, mission- and customer-oriented technical editor, writer to join our team in the Lexington Park, MD area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing/updating technical documentations in extensible markup language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Pro; ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and/or specifications, i.e., MIL-STD-38784, military aircraft technical manual style guides, and GPO Style Manual; this includes incorporating changes in document sections, formatting, autobook marking, creating hyperlinks, linking captions, creating tables, creating citations, searching and replacing styles and special characters, indexing, and similar automated functions; ensuring technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style; experience with graphic resolution for insertion into documentation; ensuring written files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with procedures; performing technical writing assignments with minimal direct supervision; developing materials that may not have prescribed standards (e.g., creating style sheets); interviewing production and engineering personnel to develop the understanding required to perform technical writing assignments; reviewing written materials and recommending revisions or changes in scope, format, and content; rewriting technical information for clarity; participating in developing and writing a variety of technical reports, software user manuals, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses; coordinating the display of graphics in the production/publication of the document; using provided training and guidance to properly document classification markings; managing document version control for frequently updated documents; using online resources and collaborative environments in the production of documents; maintaining a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation; writing correspondence, such as cover letters, summarizing all recommended changes; providing design support to ensure communications and collateral adhere to strict brand guidelines. Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or GED; 5+ years of related technical writing experience; 3+ years of experience with PTC Arbortext or XML editing software tools; attention to detail with ability to accurately proofread and perform quality assurance on technical data; strong organizational and time management skills; must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to support frequent meetings and technical work onsite and offsite NAS Patuxent River. Preferred qualifications: 3+ years of demonstrated experience directly related to military aircraft technical data products and manuals (NATOPS/NATIP); experience producing technical documents either in a program office, on a proposal team, or as a technical writer; experience with built-in editors in collaborative software applications; knowledge of S1000-D content management. Clearance requirement: must have a secret clearance to start. Physical requirements: tasking is primarily computer based. The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC. Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS, ZOOM). Group id: RTX14564a
Mantech seeks a motivated, mission- and customer-oriented technical editor, writer to join our team in the Lexington Park, MD area. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing/updating technical documentations in extensible markup language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Pro; ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and/or specifications, i.e., MIL-STD-38784, military aircraft technical manual style guides, and GPO Style Manual; this includes incorporating changes in document sections, formatting, autobook marking, creating hyperlinks, linking captions, creating tables, creating citations, searching and replacing styles and special characters, indexing, and similar automated functions; ensuring technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style; experience with graphic resolution for insertion into documentation; ensuring written files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with procedures; performing technical writing assignments with minimal direct supervision; developing materials that may not have prescribed standards (e.g., creating style sheets); interviewing production and engineering personnel to develop the understanding required to perform technical writing assignments; reviewing written materials and recommending revisions or changes in scope, format, and content; rewriting technical information for clarity; participating in developing and writing a variety of technical reports, software user manuals, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses; coordinating the display of graphics in the production/publication of the document; using provided training and guidance to properly document classification markings; managing document version control for frequently updated documents; using online resources and collaborative environments in the production of documents; maintaining a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation; writing correspondence, such as cover letters, summarizing all recommended changes; providing design support to ensure communications and collateral adhere to strict brand guidelines. Minimum qualifications: high school diploma or GED; 5+ years of related technical writing experience; 3+ years of experience with PTC Arbortext or XML editing software tools; attention to detail with ability to accurately proofread and perform quality assurance on technical data; strong organizational and time management skills; must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage deadlines; excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be able to support frequent meetings and technical work onsite and offsite NAS Patuxent River. Preferred qualifications: 3+ years of demonstrated experience directly related to military aircraft technical data products and manuals (NATOPS/NATIP); experience producing technical documents either in a program office, on a proposal team, or as a technical writer; experience with built-in editors in collaborative software applications; knowledge of S1000-D content management. Clearance requirement: must have a secret clearance to start. Physical requirements: tasking is primarily computer based. The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC. Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS, ZOOM). Group id: RTX14564a