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Technical Writer

MANTECH

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IT - Tech Writing
Chesapeake, VA (On-Site/Office)

MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Research, analyze, and verify technical data to bring manuals to required standards ensuring accuracy of information.
  • Communicate with appropriate departments and coordinate production and distribution of materials.
  • Conduct parts research for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment.
  • Interface with customer personnel, vendors, and military personnel.
  • Revise or write standardized material for manuals, instruction books and related technical publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
  • Receive technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes, manuals containing operating procedures, detailed manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
  • Access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
  • Must be able to travel occasionally.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 2+ years of technical writer experience
  • Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office products, specifically MSWord
  • Experience in the development of technical documents to specified military standards

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Arbortext 8.3 and above. Understanding of SGML.
  • Knowledge of the military, commercial and recreational marine industry in boats under 200 feet.
  • Working knowledge of Google Office Products.
  • Experience in Quality Assurance of technical documentation.
  • Ability to comprehend mechanical and electrical system and equipment drawings.

Clearance Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance


Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods while working on a computer
  • Perform equipment validations on boats either on trailers or in the water.
  • Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.
  • Ability to climb up to three (3) flights of stairs.
  • Crawling and maneuvering in confined spaces or bilge areas, if required
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Job Category
IT - Tech Writing
Clearance Level
Secret
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MANTECH