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IT - Tech Writing
Lothian, MD (On-Site/Office)
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:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Clearance Requirement:
Physical Requirements:
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).
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