Fathom 4, LLC · 22 hours ago
Technical Writer
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expFathom 4, LLC is a defense services company that values the well-being of its employees and clients. The Technical Writer will be responsible for creating and editing technical documentation to meet contract requirements, collaborating with teams to ensure clarity and accuracy, and maintaining documentation for complex systems.
National DefenseAerospaceConsultingInformation TechnologyMilitaryService IndustrySpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements
Document processes and procedures in a clear, concise, and accurate manner
Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation
Examples of documentation include but are not limited to: Operator and Maintenance Manuals, Administrator Manuals, User Manuals, Maintenance and Technical Instructions, Software Installation Instructions, Software Release Notes, Stock Lists, Test Plans and Reports, Training Packages
Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), logisticians, tests conducted with the test team, and other available sources
Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan, coordinate, and develop new and revised documents, and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps
Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity of content
Participate in peer reviews of work within the technical writing team and across functional areas
Create and edit graphics, photos, figures, flowcharts, diagrams, and other visual aids as needed to document technical concepts
Use style guides, military standards, and existing templates to meet formatting, structure, and classification requirements for all written materials
Work independently and collaboratively to prepare and maintain documentation for highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods
Meet documentation deadlines with minimal input required from management
Use appropriate software tools to create, manage, format, and publish technical documentation, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Gimp, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF X-Change
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing or other relevant major is required from an institution regionally accredited by one of the following: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE), Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Higher Learning Commission (HLC), New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission of Colleges (SACSCOC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College University Commission (WSCUC)
Five (5) years of experience in the development of USMC publications to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment
Secret Level Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred
This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration
Preferred
Experience producing documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems
Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products
Understanding of 30-60-90% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline
Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC
Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables
Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing
Strong editing skills
Company
Fathom 4, LLC
Fathom 4 has a simple mission: Engineering Freedom - for our country, our clients, and our employees.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase