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Sayres Defense · 1 week ago

Technical Writing Specialist

positionVirginia Beach, VA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

Sayres Defense is a company that provides a broad spectrum of technical, engineering, and administrative services. They are seeking a Technical Writing Specialist who will develop, validate, and sustain technical manuals and related documentation for small boats and combatant craft, ensuring compliance with military specifications and managing technical manual repositories.

Office AdministrationRisk ManagementSecurity
badNo H1BnoteSecurity Clearance RequirednoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Author and edit technical manuals using Arbortext and SGML/XML environments
Ensure compliance with MIL-DTL-24784 series, MIL-PRF-32216A, and applicable DIDs
Perform parts research and review engineering drawings and BOMs
Manage TM storage and access within MBPS repositories
Acquire and validate COTS technical manuals for government acceptance
Support NTSP and MPT development and related training documentation

Qualification

Arbortext EditorSGML/XML AuthoringTechnical WritingMIL-DTL-24784 KnowledgeEngineering Drawings InterpretationDocument ControlLogistics KnowledgeBOM FamiliarityTraining Documentation Support

Required

Bachelor's degree in Technical Writing, Engineering, Logistics, or related field or relevant direct military experience in lieu of degree
3-8 years of experience authoring technical manuals for Navy or DoD platforms
Proficiency with Arbortext Editor and SGML/XML authoring environments
Knowledge of MIL-DTL-24784 series, MIL-PRF-32216A, and TM DIDs
Familiarity with MBPS and Navy digital technical data repositories
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and maintenance documentation
Strong technical writing, editing, and document control skills
US Citizen
Active secret clearance or ability to obtain

Company

Sayres Defense

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Sayres Defense offers significant acquisition, engineering, operations, security, and training support to government clients.
dateFounded in 2001
location
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.sayresdefense.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Granite Creek Partners
2024-03-25Private Equity
2024-03-25Debt Financing
2021-08-02Acquired

Leadership Team

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Lashonda B.
Sr. Human Resources Business Partner
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