Technical Writer Editor

Description

Vickers and Nolan Enterprises (VNE) is an engineering company that provides Government projects and programs with experienced and dedicated system architects, engineers, subject matter experts (in tactical intelligence), and program managers. VNE also develops training courses and tools to prepare warfighters to effectively employ tactical intelligence systems and provide management guidance to the Government organizations that develop these systems.

VNE has earned a reputation for exceptional performance, innovation, agility, and responsiveness in the Intelligence Community (IC). We attack our mission with a comprehensive understanding of the data available and required; skilled research, design, development, integration, and testing of systems and software solutions; expertise in cybersecurity/information assurance and technology; programmatic, acquisition, and logistics support know-how; and our own unique training curricula that enables students to excel at intelligence operations across all levels of the community.

VNE is devoted to improving tactical operations at home and abroad by enabling the seamless transition of data across the intelligence community and developing/integrating solutions to unify operations and intelligence.

VNE is a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) founded in 2004 in Stafford, VA.

VNE, LLC is looking for a Secret Cleared Technical Writer Editor 2

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: BA degree in English, Journalism, Business Administration, or Technical Writing

Experience:

• Five (5) years of experience producing technical documentation, user manuals, training materials, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.

Additional Quals:

• Experience in the development of USMC publications to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4
  
  ISR systems or equipment.
• Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products.
• Understanding of 30-60-90% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline.
• Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC.
• Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables.
• Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing.
• Strong editing skills.
• Submitting writing samples with resume strongly encouraged.
• Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

VNE is seeking a Technical Writer and Editor to support the research and development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence Systems (SIS) programs.

Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements. Document processes and procedures in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation. Examples of documentation include but are not limited to:

• Operator and Maintenance Manuals
• Administrator Manuals
• User Manuals
• Maintenance and Technical Instructions
• Software Installation Instructions
• Software Release Notes
• Stock Lists
• Test Plans and Reports
• Training Packages

Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), logisticians, tests conducted with the test team, and other available sources.

Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan, coordinate, and develop new and revised documents, and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps.

Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy…