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Documentation Analyst
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What they do
A Technical Writer writes product instructions, user manuals or other material that helps to explain complex information or procedures. Writes help information available to customers online, or clear explanations of company policies. Supports internal communication among different technical, engineering and scientific specialists working on a project or product. Creates product documentation, and provides input for improving product design.
$70,677 / year median in Florida
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Highlights of Responsibilities:
Organize and write required technical material using Microsoft Word per established Navy standards with respect to order, style, terminology, and sequencing. Review publications and recommend revisions or changes in approaches, scope, format, test, methods of production, and dissemination. Consult with technical team leaders and subject matter experts to ensure common understanding of documents and related materials. Ensure documents will pass the strictest level of quality assurance review. Usher documents through the review and signature routing process. Develop technical presentations and take meeting minutes.Required Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Journalism, Publications, or related field. Three or more years of recent, relevant experience. Experience developing (writing, editing, and formatting) and maintaining technical documents. Ability to create and format table of contents. Highly proficient with the Microsoft suite of tools including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Eligible to obtain and maintain a Security clearance.Desired Qualifications:
Experience developing technical documentation for the U.S. Navy or other Department of Defense/Department of War programs. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience working on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and meeting their respective deadlines. Consistently devotes accurate attention to details. Excellent organizational skills. Requires nominal supervision and thrives in a collaborative environment.Travel:
None planned at this time.Tools and Technology:
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel). Government-owned websites and Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) web-based tools.Working Conditions/Environment:
Most work will be accomplished atNSWC PCD. IPS
is a drug-free employer. Proof of U.S. citizen will be required upon employment at IPS.Pay:
From $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per weekBenefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insuranceEducation:
Bachelor's (Required)Experience:
recent, relevant: 3 years (Required) Security clearance: Secret (Preferred) Ability toCommute:
Panama City, FL 32408 (Required) Ability toRelocate:
Panama City, FL 32408: Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location:
In personBenefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance