Lead Technical Writer Position Available In Madison, Alabama

Lead Technical Writer

Job Description:

Pinnacle Solutions is looking for a Lead Technical Writer to be an integral member of our Training Systems Engineering and Development team. The Lead Technical Writer will work with product developers and lead a team to research, write, and edit deliverable technical publications, configuration documentation, and Integrated Logistics Support documentation for Pinnacle products. Publications include Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) in the form of operation and maintenance manuals, preventive maintenance systems, instructor utilization handbooks, COTS manuals, and other ILS/configuration documentation as required by the contract.
Responsibilities
Researches, writes, edits and proofreads technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications
Ensures technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format and style
Assists in establishing style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations
Retrieves, organizes, analyzes and synthesizes subject matter and transforms it into easy-to-understand information
Creates or revises hardware or software product documentation, which includes installation, operation and maintenance instructions and other technical publications such as technical advisories and release notes
Performs work with a high degree of latitude
Handles the most complex issues
Possesses expert knowledge of subject matter
Will act as a lead
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Technical Writing, English, or Engineering (with Technical Writing and/or Integrated Logistics Support experience).
7 years of technical writing experience required
Ability to collect, research, organize, and synthesize material from inspection of systems, engineering documentation, and oral discussions with personnel responsible for trainer systems
Ability to understand and follow contractual requirements and work with stakeholders to clarify and refine those requirements when ambiguous or open to interpretation
Experience developing technical documentation of software architectures and tools
Ability to sustain customer rapport and interact well within a team environment
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed appropriately
High proficiency in using MS Office, Visio, HTML documentation, XML (Arbortext or Oxygen), and Adobe Acrobat
Strong, demonstrated team leadership skills
Strong, demonstrated project management skills
Must be a United States citizen
Required to communicate in English
Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Department of Defense security clearance
Employee/selected candidate will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information (as required)
The ability to travel to installation sites to support own project requirements for documentation validation and verification with customers, meetings, and other program events

Desired Qualifications:

10 years of experience as a technical writer and at least 8 years of management experience
Technical writing experience in the simulation industry is preferred
Technical writing experience in Department of Defense, Military or Aviation Standards is preferred
Familiarity with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Adobe Illustrator is preferred
Logistics experience providing maintainability/reliability analysis for customers is preferred
Experience with content management and program tasking via Jira/Confluence, Microsoft Teams, and/or other online collaborative platforms
Job ID
2025-16057
Work Type
On-Site
Company Description
Work Where it Matters
Pinnacle Solutions, an Akima company, is not just another federal contractor. As an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC), our mission and purpose extend beyond our exciting federal projects as we support our shareholder communities in Alaska.
At Pinnacle Solutions, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our 15,000 Iñupiat shareholders, a group of Alaska natives from one of the most remote and harshest environments in the United States.
For our shareholders, Pinnacle Solutions provides support and employment opportunities and contributes to the survival of a culture that has thrived above the Arctic Circle for more than 10,000 years.
For our government customers, Pinnacle Solutions delivers comprehensive services for general construction and renovation, as well as civil and marine construction.
As a Pinnacle Solutions employee, you will be surrounded by a challenging, yet supportive work environment that is committed to innovation and diversity, two of our most important values. You will also have access to our comprehensive benefits and competitive pay in addition to growth opportunities and excellent retirement options.
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Job Info
Location
Huntsville, Alabama, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Akima
2553 Dulles View Drive
Suite 700
Herndon, Virginia 20171 USA
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500 Open Jobs Available Akima
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Benefits:

Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K

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