Job Description
Job Description
Technical Writer
Yorktown, VA
ORBIS is seeking a Technical Writer to work on–site at the Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA in support of our RADIAC and RADCON Professional Services Contract. The Technical Writer will be assigned to the RADIAC ISEA and will be responsible for developing technical content for Technical Manuals, Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM), Repair Standards, Preventive Maintenance Procedures, Policy Manuals and other documents in accordance with Technical Manual Contract Requirements (TMCRs) and Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) policies and standards. Additional responsibilities include:
- Reviewing applicable ANSI and Military Standards and applying requirements appropriately into procedures.
- Review and accurately interpret technical data such as drawings, functional diagrams, wiring diagrams and specifications associated with electronic equipment.
- Reviewing and editing Technical Manuals, IETMs, and Repair Standards acquired with new equipment.
- Performing procedure verification and validation, which includes performing operations with and maintenance checks on radiation detection instruments.
- Additional duties commensurate with experience in support of the RADIAC ISEA mission.
Requirements:
- US Citizen with Secret Security Clearance
- Associates Degree in a related technical field or equivalent relevant experience.
- 5 years of experience technical writing or related work in a technical field.
- Detail oriented. Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to grasp technical concepts and explain them in an easy-to-understand way.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word (including some advanced features), Adobe Professional and developing content in SGML/XML Format.
- Familiarity with basic tools for editing graphics and illustrations.
Company DescriptionORBIS is an ISO 9001 certified, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) with over 20 years of major Navy Program experience leading, delivering, and managing professional support services for NAVSEA, the Warfare centers and the Navy industrial enterprise. From our beginnings in the submarine program, we have grown to also support other DOD and Federal Government branches and a number of commercial customers. ORBIS provides capabilities encompassing the full DOD lifecycle of acquisition, program management, delivery, modernization, quality, audits and certification. Our CEO, Guy Mossman, has a long history with the submarine program and before starting ORBIS was the Executive Director for PEO SUBs. Unique for a small business and always part of the company vision, we operate a research and development laboratory in Charleston, SC, focused on Automated Test Equipment and related technologies. We leverage our extensive portfolio of engineering and technical support tasks to provide innovative, cost-effective, and on-time solutions that exceed the requirements of Government and Commercial customers.
Company Description
ORBIS is an ISO 9001 certified, Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) with over 20 years of major Navy Program experience leading, delivering, and managing professional support services for NAVSEA, the Warfare centers and the Navy industrial enterprise. From our beginnings in the submarine program, we have grown to also support other DOD and Federal Government branches and a number of commercial customers. ORBIS provides capabilities encompassing the full DOD lifecycle of acquisition, program management, delivery, modernization, quality, audits and certification. Our CEO, Guy Mossman, has a long history with the submarine program and before starting ORBIS was the Executive Director for PEO SUBs. Unique for a small business and always part of the company vision, we operate a research and development laboratory in Charleston, SC, focused on Automated Test Equipment and related technologies. We leverage our extensive portfolio of engineering and technical support tasks to provide innovative, cost-effective, and on-time solutions that exceed the requirements of Government and Commercial customers.