
Technical Writer III
Job Title: Technical Writer III
Work Location: NIWC PAC, Point Loma, CA
Work Schedule: Full-time, onsite
Security Clearance: Secret
Requisition: TWIII-001-30463-SD
Job Summary:
The Technical Writer III will support the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PAC) and provide In-Service-Engineering-Activity (ISEA) functions for tactical data links and related systems sponsored by PEO-C4I. The support will include the following areas of expertise: Technical Assistance, Fleet In-Service Engineering Support, Maintenance Support, In-Service Risk Management, Integrated Logistics Support, Technical Oversight of commercial/non-governmental In-Service engineering activities, Configuration Management, Readiness and Life Cycle Analysis, Technical Documentation Development and Reliability/Availability and Maintainability (RAM) reporting and metrics.
Responsibilities:
- Develops, writes and edits material for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instructions books, catalogs and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment.
- Acts as supervisor to other Technical Writers.
- Observes production, developmental, and experimental activities to determine operating procedure and detail.
- Interviews production and engineering personnel and reads journals, reports, and other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Reviews published materials and recommends revisions or changes in scope, format, content, and methods of work and revisions.
- Edits material prepared by other writers or plant personnel.
- May specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of the following data and communications link equipment and related systems: Communication Data Link System (CDLS), Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL), Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL), Maritime Surface Terminal (MST), Intelligence Carry-On Program (ICOP) systems, Naval Tactical Command Support System (NTCSS), and current or future Link related systems.
- Three years of work-related experience in technical writing/editing.
- Bachelor’s Degree
Salary: $85,000 – $105,000