KBR Careers · 4 hours ago
Technical Writer II *Temporary*
Fort Belvoir, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expKBR is a trusted partner of the U.S. Department of Defense, delivering mission engineering solutions for critical Army programs. As a Technical Writer, you will support the Army LCU Watercraft Project by creating high-quality technical documentation and collaborating with Subject Matter Experts to ensure accuracy and compliance with military specifications.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Prepares technical documentation in eXtensible Markup Language (XML) 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 submission
Gathers and researches technical information, including engineering and development information, for use in documentation activities
Interacts with SMEs, Graphic Artists, and Logisticians as part of a courseware production team
Reviews, edits, and proofreads materials written by others, provides suggested revision
Exercises safe, mature, discretionary handling of Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) materials, sensitive materials (documents and equipment), and any GFI for training
Prepares various types of technical documentation for watercraft systems which provide technical guidance for the operation, evaluation, maintenance, and repair parts support
Minimum travel may be required
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in English, Journalism, or a related field
Minimum two years of related experience. 10 years of related experience as described in the job description will be accepted in lieu of a degree
Experience with editing eXtensible Markup Language (XML) and/or Standard Generalized Markup Language (SGML)
Experience preparing technical documentation written to Military Specification such as MIL-STD-40051 and MIL-STD-38784 and coordinating layout and organization of documentation
Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen and be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) and Security Clearance
Preferred
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 Oxygen XML Editor and EMS-NG
Experience with U.S. Army developed Interactive Authoring and Display System (IADS)
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
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Funding
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Chief Training Officer (CTO)
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