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Centurum · 1 day ago

Technical Writer Supervisor (Contingent)

Port Hueneme, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

Centurum is a company that provides support for Navy systems, and they are seeking a Supervisory Technical Writer to lead a team of technical writers. This role involves ensuring compliance with Department of Defense standards while overseeing the development of technical manuals and training materials.

Enterprise Software

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of technical writers and editors

Coordinate documentation activities across multiple Navy systems and projects

Ensure all documentation complies with DoD, NAVWAR, and Navy standards (e.g., MIL-STD-38784, S1000D)

Collaborate with engineers, program managers, and subject matter experts to gather and verify technical content

Review and approve technical manuals, SOPs, IETMs, and training materials

Manage schedules, workloads, and quality control for the documentation team

Provide guidance on formatting, grammar, and clarity to ensure consistency and readability

Support audits, inspections, and configuration management processes related to documentation

Qualification

DoD documentation standardsTechnical authoring toolsTechnical writingSupervisory experienceNavy logistics systemsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProject management skills

Required

U.S. Citizenship

Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Technical Writing, or related field

5+ years of experience in technical writing, including 2+ years in a supervisory or lead role

Strong knowledge of DoD documentation standards and Navy logistics systems

Proficiency in technical authoring tools (e.g., Adobe FrameMaker, XML editors, Microsoft Office)

Preferred

Experience with Navy Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) and documentation

Familiarity with S1000D, IETM development, and content management systems

Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills

Benefits

Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.

Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.

Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.

Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.

Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.

Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.

Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.

Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.

Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.