Technical Writer

We're seeking a Technical Writer to collaborate with Quality Assurance Engineers, Software Developers, and Testers, using established engineering processes to support the Navy Mission Planning System. This position is located at Point Mugu Naval Base in CA. If you're looking for long-term stability, strong benefits, and professional growth - this is a great opportunity to be part of a well-established, people-focused team.

Responsibilities

• Write technical materials such as test reports, equipment manuals, appendices, or operating and maintenance instructions
• May assist in layout work
• Create and maintain multiple documents associated with product deliveries including, but not limited to, Logistics, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering and Test for Domestic and Foreign Military Sales (FMS):
• Software Description Documents (SDD)
• Software Version Documents (SVD)
• Test and Evaluation (T&E) Test Plans and Interim Summary Reports (ISR)
• Interact with internal teams and customers to verify updates to Software User Manuals (SUM)
• Support recurring meetings with stakeholders regarding SUM versions for domestic and FMS use
• Assist with product release reviews
• Provide updates and review input for requirements, cyber, and integration documentation
• Help build templates for effective data management
• Collaborate with other functional teams to ensure consistency across program documentation
• Contribute to the creation of other ad-hoc documents as needed

Cybersecurity & Data Management Support

• Receive training to assist with Department of the Navy (DoN) Application and Database Management System (DADMS) submissions related to cybersecurity
• Monitor and maintain program system records using cybersecurity databases
• Review all active application components and verify status in DADMS
• Ensure all applications are current and not expired
• Update component records with DADMS ID, current status, and expiration details in program-related systems
• Maintain accurate information in program documentation tools

Required Skills and Experience

• 3-10 years of experience performing the duties described in the responsibilities section
• Experience performing technical writing tasks
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience working within a team environment
• Strong analytical and logical problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, self-starter, detail oriented
• Advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Office suite programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Education

• Required: High school diploma
• Acceptable Substitutes: GED or vocational training aligned with the Department of Labor functional description

Security Clearance

Active DoD Secret Clearance