Technical Writer III at MLT systems in Stafford, Virginia

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

At MLT, we create solutions by empowering our people to fulfill their passion for service. In support of Combat Support Systems, we are seeking a Technical Writer that will be supporting multiple Acquisition Categories (ACATs) and Abbreviated Acquisition Programs (AAPs). The Technical Writer shall support the program in all stages of product lifecycle management events; research and development; familiarization with acquisition policies and interfacing with government principles.

The specific responsibilities and tasks may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ability to work independently for various tasks

• Provide Technical Manual drafting support and software requirements.

• Produce or convert documents in/to .XML format in the following areas ensuring compliance with the performance standards by surveillance of the Contractor’s performance and deliverables.

• Develop, review, update, and submit hyperlinked technical manuals in .XML format and stay within doctrine and compliance with current Marine Corps, Navy, and Joint regulations.

• Provide and develop high quality graphics and/or photographs for inclusion in the technical manual.

• Support Technical Manual reviews and verification events and incorporate/adjudicate comments from the team and FMF.

• Established formats, delivered on time to support decision points where applicable.

• Provide recommendations based on program input in response to reporting requirements and PM reviews.

• Monitor, review, analyze and update spreadsheets to PM format.

• Utilize experience with customer related regulations and support the creation and/or revision of regulatory and policy documentation requirements

• Collaborate with developers, process owners, financial SMEs and Government leads to capture the scope and direction of end-user documentation.

• Provide editorial and quality assurance support for documents, functional descriptions, system specifications, user manuals, reports, training materials, and other customer deliverables.

• Support and participate in formal and informal reviews throughout the development cycle

• Develop and provide point papers, presentations, and reports regarding the research, analyses and document builds

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS Degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in Computer Science, Information Systems Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related discipline

Specific/Preferred Requirements:

• Eight years of related progressive professional work experience with Technical Writing with Life-Cycle Logistics planning and management with a minimum of four (4) years of experience in at least two directly related technological areas, including experience in all phases of technical writing supporting logistics acquisition and logistics planning

• Excellent written/oral communication skills required

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to perform detail-oriented work under strict deadlines

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit and stand; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally lift or move products and supplies, up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The ability to work in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MLT Systems is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business. We provide Program Management, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Analytical Support Services to a cadre of professional people and organizations that are called upon to deliver state-of-the-art technology services to the men and women protecting our homeland.

At MLT Systems our vision is that we will continually strive to maintain a customer focused reputation noted for an active partnership, anticipating future needs, and providing methodologies and solutions that will allow our Customers to succeed. Our mission is to provide our Customers with a highly skilled professional workforce which brings unparalleled Acquisition, Life Cycle Logistics, and Engineering solutions that result in extraordinary customer service.

Notice to Applicants: If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MLT Systems through its on-line applicant system, please contact us at 540.318.6383. MLT Systems is committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce. We conform to all the laws, statues, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender national origin, disability status, sexual orientation and gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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