Technical Writer II

Red Peak Technical Services, LLC a subsidiary of Alutiiq, LLC has an opportunity for a Technical Writer II in Havelock, NC.  This position will work within the government site onboard FRCE Cherry Point NC supporting H-1 FST for H-1 FMS tech data and S1000D IETMs. This position will be provided a government NMCI asset and may have the ability to telework dependent on government TOCOR approval.

• Prepare Technical Manual Evaluation Record (TMER) for all technical manual data presented for United States Government (USG) verification.
• Record each comment using USG-provided scanning and conversion of files to digital format to include small publication revisions/change, Rapid Action Change (RACs), and Pick-up Revisions.
• Front matter shall be updated as required. Source data shall be inventoried, processed and archived along with checklists and other documents used for record keeping purposes.
• Perform Quality Assurance (QA) review of technical manual technical data for compliance to military specifications and standards.
• Perform QA review for consistency, usability, and accuracy of data.
• Authoring xml files to include creating and editing new and existing Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) Data Modules (DMs).
• Create illustrations from source data and edit existing graphics and wiring diagrams to. cgm/.svg format.
• Develop scripts and run reports as needed. Perform review, assignment of tracking numbers, distribution, and ata base control of Technical Manuals Source Discrepancy Report (TMSDRs).
• Perform cancellation, re-issue, and redistribution actions.
• Maintain database integrity and master data repository.
• Prepare, as needed, Pub PDF conversion, linking and bookmarking according to NAVAL Air Technical and Engineering Command (NATEC) PDF Conversion Guidelines.
• Modifying, developing and releasing of technical data items such as Interim Rapid Action Changes (IRACs), Technical Publication Deficiency Reports (TPDRs) and TMSDRs.
• IRACs shall be linked and bookmarked to manuals for posting on the NATEC website per Technical Manual Conversion Guidelines.
• TPDRs shall utilize delivery schedules with internal processes by the FST.
• Manage and archive dated data files.
• Assist with maintaining and updating publication management files and digital master data packages.
• Support, with processes, guidelines, instructions, and guidance, provided by the government to utilize products/tools including but not limited to:
  • MS Office Word/Excel/Access
  • EAGLE Editor
  • PTC Arbor text
  • VGMT software
  • Merlin, NSIV
  • Corel Designer
  • PTO IsoDraw
  • Perl
  • AutoCAD
  • Notepad++
  • Photo Editor
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • And basic website and internet navigation.
• Knowledge of TM styles and formatting for work package and conventional style TMs and experience with NAVAIR guidelines and specifications including but not limited to:
  • S1000D
  • NAP-B0300-GYD01-00
  • MIL-DTL-81927
  • MIL-DTL-15014
  • MIL-STD-3001

Payrate: $36.21 Hourly

• High School diploma or GED
• Requires a minimum of two (2) years related work experience providing technical writing and documentation support to technical and management level personnel.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work 40 hours per week on a consistent basis
• Pursuant to the Government Contract, you must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain a CAC card
• Must have experience in:
  • Documenting, planning, support and writing for project, presentation, and proposal related work, usually of a highly technical content.
  • Supporting the engineering, management, and administrative staff in organizing, assembling, and writing technical proposals, presentations, and related materials,
  • Providing support in one or more commercially available word processing and/or desktop publishing software programs.
• Knowledge and experience with the following are preferred:
  • Technical publication and/or IETM experience in particular to NAVAIR, S1000D, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-DTL-81927, and/or MIL-STD-38784.
  • Military and/or technical publication experience using technical publications and/or IETMs
  • CTPL experience
  • Writing, editing, or quality assurance of technical documentation experience using EAGLE CSDB, PTC Arbor text, MS Word, Excel, and Access, Notepad++, Perl, VGMT software, Merlin, NSIV, Corel Designer, PTC IsoDraw, and PaintShop Pro
  • Strong attention to detail