Tech Writer

Tech Writer (5759) Location Keyport, Washington Job Code 5759 # of Openings 1 GVI, Inc. seeks a Tech Writer to provide document development on behalf of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Keyport.

Position Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include technical manual updates, managing and monitoring technical manual feedbacks (NAVSEA 4160/1), updating the ASW Mobile Target MK 30 Mod 1 program-wide webpages on LIDOL (Lightweight Information Desk On-Line) and MBPS (Model Based Program Support), and using CMPRO to access provide feedback on the technical manual impacts of proposed Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) and accessing engineering drawings to verify technical data. Four primary dimensions to the job: (1) Technical manual maintenance.

Technical Manual Updates:

Develop manuscripts of updates to target technical manuals (TMs) per customer direction, approved

NAVSEA 4160/1

(Technical Manual Deficiency/Evaluation Reports (TMDERs)/Technical Manual Feedback Reports (TMFRs)), and other source material, including engineering drawings. Ensure new and updated TMs adhere to governing TMCR/TMSR and style guide. Assist technical manual manager in completing information in registering Technical Manual Identification Number (TMIN) Requests, obtain National Stock Numbers associated with technical manual updates, and assist Technical Manual Manager in registering update in MBPS. Collaborate with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) of TMs to ensure accuracy of TM content, to clarify, and to questions. Produce the Manuscript Review Copy of the update (using QuickSilver (or Arbortext)) and deliver to for review/approval. When update is completed and the technical manual certification sheet with all signatures, post the Final Reproducible Copy on LIDOL in a manner that is (a) suitable for technical libraries that print out the paper copies and install in the controlled copies and (b) suitable for viewing by technical manual users. Issue a notification to the MK 30 Target technical manual community of the update to downloaded documents posted in LIDOL in order to install updates in controlled copies of technical manuals. Provide a copy of Final Reproducible Copy to the Technical Manual Manager to upload to into MBPS. Convert technical manual text into Arbortext. (2) Technical Manual Feedbacks (NAVSEA Form 4160/1, TMDERs/TMFRs): Receive/download

NAVSEA 4160/1

written against MK 30 Mod 1 Target technical manuals and assist users in drafting feedbacks. Register feedbacks in

LIDOL, TMDER

Tracker, and MBPS. Forward feedbacks to MK 30 Target ISEA engineers for review Track status/sending review reminders Upon Approval/Disapproval and/or incorporation of a feedback into a technical manual update, register status change in LIDOL, the TMDER Tracker, and assist the Technical Manual Manager in updating MBPS. Updating LIDOL webpages at the request of government personnel. Serving as the technical manual point of contact relative to proposed ECPs and RFVs to assess technical manual impacts.

Projected Training:

Familiarization with conventional Navy technical manual specifications and format. Familiarization with MK 30 Target and SSE technical manual series. Learning Arbortext and QuickSilver authoring software. Familiarizing with the classification and maintenance of feedbacks: (1) under review, (2) approved/awaiting incorporation, and (3) historical archive. Familiarizing with the MK 30 pages on LIDOL and how to update them with ideas for possible redesign. Familiarizing with the use of CMPRO to (1) access engineering drawings and (2) access polls regarding proposed ECPs and RFVs. Familiarization with MBPS.

Position Requirements:

Must obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of Navy technical manuals Familiarity with Arbortext or other

SGML/XML

authoring platform and QuickSilver.

Compensation:

$40.18 / H&W $5.09 Position is located in Keyport, WA.