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This position is only needed for 4 months.

Writes, in clear and concise language, such technical documents as procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications concerned with installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment. Includes writing such technical documentation as operational specifications, bulletins, articles, and marketing publications. Acquires or verifies knowledge of subject by interviewing workers engaged in developing new products and services or in making improvements, observing performance of experiments and methods of production, referring to blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings and notes, trade and engineering journals, rewrites of articles, bulletins, manuals, or similar publications.


Specific Job Description

The candidate will be a member of the LM MFC Logistics and Sustainment Engineer (LSE) Branch, Technical Publication and Training team supporting the Sniper program in Orlando, FL. Responsibilities include:
Write, rewrite and/or edit technical documents such as technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, operational specifications, and related technical publications to communicate clearly and effectively. Acquire subject knowledge by interviewing product developers and engineers, observing performance of production methods, and referring to technical specifications, modification kits, blueprints, engineering illustrations, schematics, and trade journals. Oversee preparation of illustrative materials and Illustrated Parts Breakdown material, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts. Conduct and Participate in project team meetings and meet deadlines as determined by project schedule. Conduct quality review of materials. This position may require occasional domestic travel.

Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 4-6 years of professional experience; or 2-4 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Ability to acquire and verify highly technical subject matter content by interviewing engineers and other technical experts, observing production methods or other demonstrations, and reviewing technical specifications, modification kits, blueprints, sketches, engineering drawings, notes, manuals, and similar publications. 2-4 years of experience
• Ability to discretely plan writing, editing and process reviews (both formal and informal) tasks required to complete project. 2-4 years of experience
• Ability to manage project technical writing work from book plan/outline creation through on-time delivery. 2-4 years of experience
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. 2-4 years of experience
• Demonstrate ability and experience in working effectively with teams, including virtual teams, but also independently or with minimal supervision. 2-4 years of experience
• Demonstrate ability and experience in meeting deadlines and quality standards. 2-4 years of experience
• Demonstrate experience in using and applying clear and concise language that adheres to customer-established standards and conventions. 2-4 years of experience
• Ability to write highly technical content for procedure manuals, service manuals, and related technical publications that describes the installation, operation, and maintenance of electronic, electrical, mechanical, and other equipment. 2-4 years of experience
• Highly proficient in XML authoring. Highly proficient with MS Office, MS Word and Acrobat Authoring Tools. 2-4 years of experience
• Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance.

Desired Skills
• Product Life Cycle knowledge 2-4 years of experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Supply Chain background 2-4 years of experience
• Familiarity with NAVY regulations and NAVY Supply Chain 2-4 years of experience
• Ability to work in a cross-functional IPT environment 2-4 years of experience
• Knowledge of Fixed Wing platforms 2-4 years of experience, Project Code :