Raven Technologies - Fort Belvoir, VA
posted 14 days ago
The position involves writing and editing a variety of technical documents, including technical procedure manuals, user manuals, programming manuals, service manuals, and operational specifications. The primary goal is to communicate technical specifications and instructions clearly and effectively to a diverse audience. The role requires acquiring subject knowledge through various means such as interviewing product developers, observing production methods, and referring to technical specifications, blueprints, and engineering illustrations. Additionally, the position entails overseeing the preparation of illustrative materials, which includes selecting appropriate drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to enhance the clarity of the publications. Quality review of materials is a critical aspect of this role, ensuring that all documents meet high standards before publication. The candidate will be responsible for translating complex data into user-friendly text suitable for both print and electronic formats, including technical journals, user manuals, training manuals, government proposals, websites, and podcasts. Gathering information through research, statistical reports, and interviews with technical staff is essential for developing accurate and informative content. The position also involves developing cataloging systems and maintaining records, files, and electronic media for archiving information related to publications. The candidate may assist in preparing materials for technical seminars and business forums and may be called upon to support technical or business presentations as needed. Selecting or recommending layouts, graphics, drawings, tables, exhibits, illustrations, charts, or storyboards to amplify or clarify publication objectives is also part of the responsibilities.