Technical Writer Security Clearance

Position: Technical Writer with Security Clearance
Location: Crane

Overview TECHNICAL WRITER (F):
Bowhead is seeking a Technical Writer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The Technical Writer revises or writes material that is mostly standardized for reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, catalogs, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment. Responsibilities Essential functions will include:
* Collaborating with a variety of teams and customers to ensure correct information is incorporated into technical documentation.
* Writer will access manufacturers' catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment.
* Writer may have access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail.
* Organizes material and completes writing assignment according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
* Writer may draft speeches, articles, and public or employee relations releases, or specialize in writing material regarding work methods and procedures.
* May provide direction to lower level Technical Writers.

* Other duties as assigned Qualifications
* Mastor's degree is prefered with a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant work experience in professional, non-Government technical writing role. Experience may be considered in liue of education.
* Must have experience with MS word templates and formatting.
* Prior experience supporting a program at NSWC Crane is highly preferred.
* Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures is required.
* Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point  
* Must be able to work under challenging deadlines and be accountable for completing work within specified time frame.
* Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
* Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team Physical Demands:
* Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
* Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
* Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. Candidates who currently hold a Secret clearance are encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location. #LI-KM1