Technical Writer I

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Eustis, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

KBR's Aviation & Ground Systems Directorate provides Systems Engineering & Integration support to the Army's Aviation and Ground soldiers with project based and full-time personnel support services. KBR sets the standard with a wide range of services including Government Engineering, Logistics, Business, and International focuses, while ensuring customer satisfaction and providing excellence in contract deliverables. Looking for a role where your contributions are valued, and your potential is unleashed? Join us at KBR as a Technical writer, where you'll lead be responsible for researching, developing, and/or updating content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and documents supporting technical procedures using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Arbortext, and/or Frame Maker to complete program requirements. You'll also perform inter office support duties including shipping and receiving and facility access. We're seeking a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, where excellence is the standard. If you're ready to take on new challenges and be part of something extraordinary, apply now and let's build a brighter future together!

Responsibilities

• Prepares technical documentation written to Military Specification such as MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-38784, coordinate layout and organization of documentation.
• Reads engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Coordinates graphic development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.
• Gathers and researches technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.
• Interacts with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Programmers as part of a courseware production team.
• Review, edit, and proofread materials written by others, provides suggested revision.
• Exercises safe, mature, discretionary handling of GFE materials, sensitive materials (documents and equipment), and any GFI for training.
• Prepares various types of technical documentation for ground combat systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support.

Requirements

• Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Security Clearance.
• Bachelors Degree in an applicable field or 8 years of equivalent experience and excellent written communication skills.
• Experience with editing Extensible Markup Language (XML) and/or Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML) is a must.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, wiring diagrams and schematics.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with U.S. Army developed Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS) a plus.
• Ability to review, edit, and proofread materials written by others, give guidance and provides suggested revision.
• Experience coordinating graphics development to prepare technical publication graphics and illustrated parts breakdown/exploded view diagrams for uploading into the NPA graphics storage area.
• Ability to gather and research technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities.
• Ability to exercise safe, mature, discretionary handling of GFE materials, sensitive materials (documents and equipment), and any GFI for training.
• Experience in preparation of varied types of technical documentation for ground combat systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support.
• Ability to research, develop, and/or update content for printed manuals, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), I-types, and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) documents, illustrations, and parts breakdown manuals using software such as Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Pro, Arbortext Editor, and/or common XML Editor.
• Experience with interacting with Subject Matter Experts, Instructional Designers, and Programmers as part of a courseware production team.
• Experience preparing technical documentation written to Military Specification such as MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-38784 and coordinating layout and organization of documentation.

Benefits

• 401K plan with company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• AD&D
• flexible spending account
• disability
• paid time off
• flexible work schedule