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IT - Tech Writing
Bedford, IN (On-Site/Office)
Company:
TCS GOVCON (TCS)
Location:
Bedford, Indiana
Employment Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Clearance Level Required:
Secret. US Citizenship required.
About Us:
TCS GOVCON (TCS) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business headquartered in Bedford, Indiana. For over 14 years, we've proudly served as a trusted defense contractor, delivering mission-focused logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services to both government and industry partners. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Just as important, we are deeply invested in the growth and success of our people-offering career advancement opportunities and fostering professional development at every stage.
Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled Technical Writer to develop high-quality technical documentation, including ETMs, IETMs, SOPs, CBTs, and training materials, in compliance with military and industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051E). Responsibilities include content creation, editing, illustration manipulation, formatting/layout using desktop publishing tools, and maintaining documentation trackers and records. The ideal candidate will have experience with DoD documentation, strong writing and collaboration skills, and proficiency in tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Arbortext, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with configuration management, XML, and Simplified Technical English is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Travel:
No regular travel is expected for this position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs.
Benefits:
Application Process:
We invite resumes from all interested parties.
TCS GOVCON (TCS)
Location:
Bedford, Indiana
Employment Type:
Full-time
Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Clearance Level Required:
Secret. US Citizenship required.
About Us:
TCS GOVCON (TCS) is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business headquartered in Bedford, Indiana. For over 14 years, we've proudly served as a trusted defense contractor, delivering mission-focused logistics, programmatic, and engineering support services to both government and industry partners. Our reputation is built on quality, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to our clients. Just as important, we are deeply invested in the growth and success of our people-offering career advancement opportunities and fostering professional development at every stage.
Job Summary:
Seeking a skilled Technical Writer to develop high-quality technical documentation, including ETMs, IETMs, SOPs, CBTs, and training materials, in compliance with military and industry standards (e.g., MIL-STD-40051E). Responsibilities include content creation, editing, illustration manipulation, formatting/layout using desktop publishing tools, and maintaining documentation trackers and records. The ideal candidate will have experience with DoD documentation, strong writing and collaboration skills, and proficiency in tools such as Adobe FrameMaker, Arbortext, Photoshop, and Microsoft Office. Familiarity with configuration management, XML, and Simplified Technical English is a plus.
Key Responsibilities:
- Writing high-quality documentation that complies with corresponding standard (e.g., MIL-STD-40051E), style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs.
- Documentation includes but is not limited to Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs), Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs), curriculum, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Computer Based Training (CBT), and reports.
- Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data.
- Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation.
- Manipulating illustrations and photographs to be included in documentation.
- Creating and revising charts, diagrams, flowcharts, etc. to be included in documentation.
- Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications.
- Creating and maintaining trackers for developing, planning, and scheduling purposes.
- Maintaining records.
- Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes.
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in a related discipline. Related experience in lieu of degree.
- Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to format/layout text.
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively collaborate with a variety of teams and interested parties.
- Ability to work with strict deadlines/timeframes.
- Ability to make recommendations and answer questions to customers.
- Experience with DOD industry.
- Experience with MIL-STDs and GPO Style Manual.
- Proficient with Microsoft products to include PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
- Experience with Adobe FrameMaker and/or PTC Arbortext.
- Experience with Adobe products to include Photoshop, Illustrator, and Acrobat.
- Work potential overtime at approximately 20%.
- Support travel at approximately 10%.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with IADS.
- Experience with Notepad++.
- Experience with Microsoft Teams, Excel, Project, and Visio.
- Experience with ASD-STE100, Simplified Technical English (STE).
- Experience with xml schema and development of xml files and scripts.
- Experience with provisioning data.
- Experience with configuration management.
Travel:
No regular travel is expected for this position; however, occasional travel may be required based on project needs.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.
- 401(K) Plan with company match.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Competitive salaries.
Application Process:
We invite resumes from all interested parties.
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