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AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) · 2 days ago

Technical Writer III (1105)

White Sands, NM

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

AI Signal Research, Inc. (ASRI) is recruiting for the Test Engineering and Analysis Services contract in the Las Cruces and White Sands Missile Range, NM area. The Technical Writer-Editor will lead the development of technical documents and reports, ensuring compliance with standards and enhancing communication quality.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Professional Services

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Under general supervision, the Technical Writer-Editor will provide leadership and management responsibilities, mentorship and guidance to team members, ensure the team is properly trained to perform tasks

Writes, edits, creates templates, and coordinates the development of technical reports, memorandums, presentations, brochures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, technical manuals, etc., for internal documentation, customer reference, or publication

The Technical Writer-Editor gathers and translates technical information into concise language and mission specific language and format while maintaining meaning and increasing usability

This person researches and analyzes documents so that they adhere to appropriate style, regulations, format, classification markings, and applicable literature

The Technical Writer-Editor works with writers, analysts, and researchers to improve the general quality and effectiveness of communications, verifies copy with appropriate departments, and will coordinate production and distribution of materials

They will collaborate with engineers, scientists, SMEs, etc. to develop technical documents for testing of cutting edge weapons systems

The Technical Writer-Editor directs and maintains the production list of work in progress, in coordination with the customers requests and requirements

Revises, edits, and/or writes material for test reports, manuals, briefs, proposals, instruction books, test plans, and related technical and administrative publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and the installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment

Receives assignments and technical information from a supervisor then takes directions from the customer in coordination with the supervisor (i.e., notes or manuals containing operating procedures and details, and may observe production, developmental or experimental activities to expand or verify the provided operating procedures and details)

In coordination with the supervisor, assigns and tracks work in progress for the editorial team

Researches catalogs, drawings, and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and servicing equipment

Integrates charts, sketches, drawings, lists, specifications, mockups, and photographs to delineate technology, operating procedures, and production sequence and detail

Organizes material and complete writing assignments in accordance with set standards regarding order, clarity, conciseness, style, and terminology

Maintains records and versions and revisions of documents

Incorporates photographs, drawings, sketches, diagrams, and charts to illustrate processes

Organizes information for publication layouts

Drafts test plans, test reports, and supplemental information as requested

Qualification

Security Verification ToolsIntrusion Detection SystemsMicrosoft Office SuiteTechnical writingTechnical editingCollaboration with engineersWork autonomouslyAttention to detailCommunication skills

Required

Bachelors degree in a related field

Three (3) to six (6) years experience

U.S. Citizen

Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance

Must possess a valid U.S. Drivers License

Meticulous attention to detail and ability to work within deadlines to exacting standards

Experience using style guides, templates, formatting professional documents, adhering to DoD standards and regulations, and technical editing processes

Experience coordinating and collaborating with engineers, scientists, SMEs, etc., to develop technical documents

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, MS Teams, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint

Knowledge of applicable style guides and Army Regulations and use of the customer specific JAT guidelines

Must be able to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, to ensure information is presented with clarity and correct grammar without altering meaning or intent

Ability to perform real-time technical editing and use templates

Author, review, and format documents to include formatting tables, figures, and paragraphs in accordance with set styles and standards

Compile analysis results into test reports and/or briefing presentations

Support and assist other technical writing tasks as needed

Work autonomously and/or in a group setting to provide reports, services, and products directly to the customer

Exercise discretion and independent judgment to accomplish goals set forth by mission objectives, policies, and training procedures

Preferred

Prior leadership or supervisory experience

Specific experience with Security Verification Tools such as JPAS/DISS via WSMRNET

Experience with Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)

Extensive experience managing, troubleshooting or operating specific proprietary IDS used by the facility

Familiarity with TRMS Mission Scheduling

Direct experience in 24/7/365 classified operations (especially in a military or government facility)

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office products for maintaining the daily log of security checks/inspections of classified areas and the daily Visitor Log