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Catalyst Solutions
North Charleston, SC (In Person)
$80,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Technical Writer Catalyst Solutions North Charleston, SC Job Details Full-time $75,000 - $85,000 a year 21 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Technical editing Teamwork Content creation for technical audiences Filing Secret Clearance English Software documentation SharePoint Adaptability Video conferences (communication methods)
English Full Job Description Overview:
Catalyst Solutions is looking for technical writers with experience in writing/editing technical documentation for defense acquisition programs, specifically the Marine Corps. This position requires a person who understands technical requirements and technical data such as systems specifications/standards.Security Clearance Requirement :
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.Education Requirements :
- Bachelor's Degree in a Technology Field, Engineering, English, or related field.
Experience Requirements :
Experience requirements may be fulfilled simultaneously.- Five (5) years of experience in Technical Writing support including two (2) years of experience with Marine Corps publications, to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures, and guidelines for C5ISR systems or equipment.
Specific Performance Requirements :
- Provide technical writing support to edit technical documentation, to include: program briefs, Test Plans, Test Reports, Engineering Data for Provisioning (EDFP), Technical Manuals (TMs), various system instruction documents, Stock Lists (SL-3), Systems User Manuals (SUM), and Systems Administrators Manuals (SAM), in accordance with MIL-I-28947C, MIL-PRF-32216A, MIL-PRF-85337, MIL-STD-38787A, and SG-1A.
- Assist in coordinating and conducting Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) events with the expectation that corrections to technical documentation will be made on the spot.
- Familiarity with handling and marking Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- Evaluate technical publications for style, format, utility, and provide recommendations to resolve deficiencies.
- Participate in technical publication reviews associated with C5ISR systems, subsystems, and components.
- Prepare SL-3 Components Lists as required.
MIL-DTL-28999C
(MC), MIL-STD- 38784A.- Coordinate with project Equipment Specialists (ES) for the request for PCN and other necessary information for the documenting of C5ISR systems.
- Assist with the assembly and review of technical data packages for consistency, format, and is assembled in accordance with
MIL-STD-31000A.
- Verify that all illustrations used in publications match actual equipment configuration as well as proper sequencing for disassembly and assembly procedures in accordance with
MIL-I-28947C.
- Coordinate with the project mechanical engineer to request updates to system drawings and illustrations.
- Participate in program meetings such as integrated product team (IPT) meetings and working groups. Evaluate the information presented. Formulate and prepare narrative observations and recommendations.
- Provide meeting support to include coordination, preparation, hosting, minutes, and action item tracking.
- Prepare responses to program taskers and send draft responses to the Government client for approval.
General Performance Requirements :
- Develop a concise, accurate narrative summary that coherently describes new ideas, problems, or solutions; Organize information in a coherent format using the most effective combination of narrative, charts, figures, and tables.
- Write technical materials, such as manuals, appendices, or operating instructions. May assist in layout work.
- Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by other writers, clients, or teammates.
- Analyze current content and make improvements as necessary.
- Maintain records and files of work and revisions.
- Create strong content that fulfills company standards and project goals by organizing assignments according to set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology.
- Utilize a variety of media forms including photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate material.
- Interview team personnel and research other material to become familiar with product technologies and production methods.
- Formulate concepts and plans into professional documents with narrative, clear visual graphics, PowerPoint slides, and compliant formatting for presentations.
- Identify mission goals on projects, and review practices to ensure appropriate goals are prioritized and met.
- Review, understand, and implement organizational policies and guidelines on projects and deliverables.
- Facilitate meetings among stakeholders to achieve meeting objectives.
- Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Professional Requirements :
- Be technically proficient and stay relevant in your work and technical domain through continuous learning.
- Be professional, to include but not limited to courtesy, attire, behavior, speech, tone, and attitude.
- Be productive and responsible with information-based work. Identify, review, develop, collect, organize, synthesize, share, report, and maintain information relevant to assigned tasks.
- Deliver quality products and services that exceed the defined acceptable quality levels (AQLs).
- Communicate effectively to include narrative, correspondence, conversation, and presentations.
- Anticipate work requirements and take the initiative to accomplish them.
- Actively identify ways to help others in our client and corporate community (service orientation).
- Strengthen client relationships and confidence by applying best practices for consulting.
- Work cheerfully, collaborate effectively, and be productive as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- As a Catalyst Solutions team member, represent the company in alignment with corporate values and policies, participate in corporate community, and support corporate objectives.
Skills and Abilities:
Critical Thinking:
Apply logic and reasoning to assess alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches.Problem Solving:
Identify problems, collect information, develop/evaluate options and implement solutions.Time Management:
Manage your own time, the time of others, and the expectations of others.- Exhibit strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to read, synthesize, and apply a high volume of information in a short period of time.
- Ability to adapt and learn something new in a rapid, independent manner.
- Ability to listen to and assimilate with client and team needs.
- Ability to manage multiple, concurrent assignments.
- Ability to learn from constructive feedback in a quality focused environment.
- Ability to manage work/track deadlines.
- Ability to work successfully in both independent and team environments.
- Ability to type/keyboard (40+ words per minute) and take detailed meeting notes.