Senior Technical Writer (Technical Editor And Writer 4)

$98,153 - $117,520/Yr

Mission Technologies - Port Hueneme, CA

Part-time - Senior

Hybrid - Port Hueneme, CA

5,001-10,000 employees

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

HII-Mission Technologies is seeking an experienced Technical Writer and Configuration Manager to support Combat System Alignment (CSA) duties. This part-time role, requiring up to 20 hours per week, plays a crucial role in enhancing the capabilities of our naval warfighter. The successful candidate will engage in a variety of tasks that incorporate the systems engineering process, multidisciplinary teamwork, and product development to meet combat system user requirements. This position is integral to the US Navy's surface weapon combat system In-Service Engineering Agent mission, which involves conducting design reviews, system integration, test and evaluation, performance analysis, software support, and installation planning and execution for the development and acquisition of new systems, as well as the ongoing spiral development of existing weapon systems and support for legacy systems. In this role, the Technical Writer will be responsible for creating and maintaining alignment documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Combat System Alignment Manuals, and Technical Alignment Procedures. The candidate will support technical reviews and may be involved in the content creation of combat systems alignment documentation. Additionally, the Technical Writer will assist the configuration control manager and Integrated Product Team (IPT) in managing combat systems alignment documentation. The role also includes supporting the implementation of government and DoD-adopted industry configuration management policies, which encompass requirements management, document management, change management, production and delivery, and configuration management of the performance, functional, and physical baselines throughout the weapon system life cycle. The Technical Writer will participate in program design reviews, technical meetings, and working groups to provide configuration management perspectives and help resolve any configuration management issues. Collaboration with government and industry teams to address program configuration management challenges is also a key aspect of this position. Furthermore, the candidate will aid in the development and coordination of program configuration and data management requirements, ensuring that all documentation is accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with the needs of the combat systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain alignment documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures and Combat System Alignment Manuals.
• Support technical reviews and content creation for combat systems alignment documentation.
• Assist the configuration control manager and Integrated Product Team (IPT) with combat systems alignment documentation.
• Implement government and DoD-adopted industry configuration management policies for requirements management and document management.
• Participate in program design reviews, technical meetings, and working groups to provide configuration management perspectives.
• Collaborate with government and industry teams to resolve program configuration management issues.
• Aid in the development and coordination of program configuration and data management requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Writer or in a similar role, particularly in a defense or military context.
• Strong understanding of configuration management principles and practices.
• Experience with systems engineering processes and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Ability to create clear and concise documentation for complex technical subjects.
• Familiarity with government and DoD standards and policies related to configuration management.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with combat systems or naval warfare documentation.
• Knowledge of software development processes and tools.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage between $43.00 and $60.00 per hour.
• Flexible working hours up to 20 hours per week.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting the US Navy.