Title:
Technical Writer I
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Program Summary
KBR’s Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army’s Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and International focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables.
Job Summary
Looking for a role where your contributions are valued, and your potential is unleashed? Join us at KBR as a Technical writer, where you'll lead be responsible for researching, developing, and/or updating content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and documents supporting technical procedures using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Arbortext, and/or Frame Maker to complete program requirements. You'll also perform inter office support duties including shipping and receiving and facility access. We're seeking a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, where excellence is the standard. If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's build a brighter future together!
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepares technical documentation written to Military Specification such as MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-38784, coordinate layout and organization of documentation.
- Reads engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Coordinates graphic development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.
- Gathers and researches technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.
- Interacts with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Programmers as part of a courseware production team.
- Review, edit, and proofread materials written by others, provides suggested revision.
- Exercises safe, mature, discretionary handling of GFE materials, sensitive materials (documents and equipment), and any GFI for training.
- Prepares various types of technical documentation for ground combat systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support
Basic Qualifications:
- Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Security Clearance.
- Bachelors Degree in an applicable technical field or 8 years of equivalent experience and excellent written communication skills
- Must be able to research, develop, and/or update content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents, illustrations, and parts breakdown manuals using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Arbortext Editor, and/or common XML Editor.
- Experience with editing Extensible Markup Language (XML) and/or Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) is a must.
- Must have experience preparing technical documentation written to Military Specification such as MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-38784 and coordinating layout and organization of documentation.
- Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
- Experience with interactsing with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Programmers as part of a courseware production team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with U.S. Army developed Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) a plus.
- Ability to review, edit, and proofread materials written by others, give guidance and provides suggested revision.
- Experience coordinating graphics development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.
- Ability to gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.
- Ability to exercise safe, mature, discretionary handling of GFE materials, sensitive materials (documents and equipment), and any GFI for training.
- Experience in preparation of varied types of technical documentation for ground combat systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, and our Zero Harm culture.
These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
