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UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies · 1 day ago

Technical Writer

Crane, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

UICGS / Bowhead Family of Companies is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. The role involves collaborating with teams to create and edit technical documentation, ensuring accuracy and clarity in conveying complex technical concepts.

Information Technology & Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborating with a variety of teams and customers to ensure correct information is incorporated into technical documentation

Must be capable of understanding, interpreting and synthesizing engineering drawings, and technical information from engineering documentation, consultations with ISEAs and SMEs, and other available sources

Must have excellent attention to detail and the ability to edit documents for technical accuracy

Will be expected to make recommendations and answer questions from customers as well as exercise independent judgment of when to escalate items to higher level staff

May provide direction to lower level Technical Writers

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Microsoft OfficeTechnical writingUnderstanding engineering drawingsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Applicants with no degree must possess five plus (5+) years of experience in a Government technical writing role

Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text and pictures is required

Advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint

Must be able to work under challenging deadlines and be accountable for completing work within specified time frame

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts

Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level

US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location

Preferred

Bachelor's degree is preferred with a minimum of two (2) to five (5) years of relevant work experience in professional, non-Government technical writing role

Prior experience supporting a program at NSWC Crane is highly preferred