Job Listing Description

Must-haves:

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  Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and typically 3 or more years of relevant experience

  
  
  
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    A higher level degree may substitute for experience

    
    
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    Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education

    
    
  
  

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  Knowledge of technical writing principles, practices, and standards

  
  
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  Understanding of desktop publishing tools, including publishing features of Microsoft Word

  
  
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  Experience in other elements of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Powerpoint) and Adobe
  publishing tools and editing, layout, and production of technical documents which
  include graphics, tables, and other embedded content

  
  
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  Experience working in multi-disciplinary design and development teams

  
  

Preferred:

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  Experience in transferring data from MS Word documents to other software applications, including Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

  
  
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  Exposure to Configuration Management (CM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is helpful

  
  
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  Ability to plan and participate in Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) preparation, technical documentation, test plans,  procedures, and technical or operations manuals

  
  
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  Experience preparing documentation with minimal input (written or verbal) from subject matter experts, such as design engineers and program managers, to prepare initial drafts and templates

  
  
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  Familiarity working with internal teams to obtain an in-depth understanding of product and documentation requirements. Verify content meets applicable standards and is appropriate for its intended audience

  
  
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  Prior experience creating and maintaining documentation templates, layout guides, and graphics resources

  
  
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  Understanding of  internal technical reference documentation, including data libraries, training material, process/procedure guides

  
  
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  Knowledge of techniques for reviewing, editing, and formatting business proposals, product management documents, RFP responses, marketing communications, and other organizational documents as requested

  
  
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  Experience with Adobe FrameMaker

  
  
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  Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry or DoD