Technical Writer

Position Summary

The GFORCE Technical Writer supports the operation, maintenance, sustainment, and compliance requirements of the GFORCE contract at the Fort Greely Missile Defense Complex. This position is responsible for developing, reviewing, revising, standardizing, and maintaining technical documentation used to support mission-critical facility operations and maintenance activities. The Technical Writer works closely with GFORCE Program Management, Facilities Management, engineering personnel, maintenance technicians, Production Control, scheduling, Quality Control, Safety, subcontractors, vendors, and Government stakeholders to ensure technical documentation accurately reflects contract requirements, equipment configurations, approved maintenance practices, and current site conditions.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Writes, rewrites and/or editstechnical documents such astechnical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and relatedtechnical publications to communicate clearly and effectivelytechnical specifications and instructions to a wide range of audiences.
• Acquires subject knowledge by interviewing product developers, observing performance of production methods, referring to technical specifications, blueprints, engineering illustrations, and trade journals.
• Oversees preparation of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
• Conducts quality review of materials.

• Revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and relatedtechnical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. 

• Receives assignment andtechnical information from a supervisor or seniorwriter, may be provided notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details.

• Accesses manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment, may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineatetechnology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.

• Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology, may maintain records and files of work and revisions, may select photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material, assist in laying out material for publication, and arrange for typing, duplication and distribution of material. 

• May draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.

   

Required Qualifications

• A Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience supporting Department of Defense, Missile Defense Agency, federal facilities, military installations, or Government O&M contracts.
• 2-4 yearsin a related or applicable field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in technical writing, technical documentation, maintenance documentation, engineering documentation, or a closely related field.
• Ability to interpret and organize complex technical information and convert it into clear, concise, and executable procedures.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word and other Microsoft Office applications; experience managing controlled electronic documentation is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers, skilled trades, maintenance technicians, managers, quality personnel, and Government customers.
• Strong attention to detail, document organization, grammar, formatting, revision control, and technical accuracy.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment physical and drug screening.
• Ability to work in an operational environment where documentation supports mission-critical facilities and systems.
• Ability to meet site access, security, background, and other employment requirements applicable to work at Fort Greely Missile Defense Complex.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing FSOMMs, O&M manuals, SOPs, preventive maintenance procedures, maintenance job plans, or similar technical publications.
• Experience with CMMS/MMMS platforms such as AIMS or comparable maintenance management systems.
• Working knowledge of facility infrastructure, including electrical, mechanical, HVAC, generators, UPS systems, controls, utilities, and fire/life-safety systems.
• Experience supporting audits, quality programs, configuration management, document control, or contract deliverables.