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McLaughlin Research Corp. lists this Technical Writer opportunity in newport, Rhode Island. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Job Title
Technical Writer
Location
Newport, RI 02840 US (Primary)
Job Type / Status
Full-Time
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Clearance Level Required
Secret
Job Description
McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is seeking a Technical Writer to support the Maintenance and Process Publications functional area in the Fleet Engineering Branch at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. The candidate will be part of a cross functional team responsible for managing, revising, and distributing technical documentation to the United States Navy. Due to the complex subject matter of the documentation, strict attention to detail is required. The candidate must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, schedule driven environment, and be able to handle multiple projects with variable outcomes.
Responsibilities will include:
Supporting the updates and operations of proprietary software used to create interactive weapon maintenance procedures
Maintaining and distributing technical documentation through an access controlled document management system
Supporting the conversion and migration of the current technical manual library from desktop publishing software to the Navy standard of XML/S1000D
Editing and proofing technical documentation to support change requests and revisions while ensuring all DoD and Military standards are followed
Collaborating with engineers, technicians and subject matter experts to write, edit and distribute technical manuals
Attending bi-weekly Document Review Boards to support the entire document change process including providing Publications feedback on change requests and generating redline packets from approved changes
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
Eligible to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Detail oriented with a high level of accuracy
Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Pro
Proficient with Microsoft 365 applications
Experience with HTML/XML and/or S1000D
Experience with Arbortext and Microsoft Expressions
Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
Experience with DoD maintenance or publications
Able to quickly learn new tools and applications
Able to work independently or as part of a team
Experience with MIL-STD-38784 and MIL-STD-24784
McLaughlin Research Corporation offers a competitive benefit plan to employees and their eligible family members that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability plans, paid holidays, accrued leave, accrued vacation, 401K, profit sharing, as well as, any other state or federally required benefits.
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Worksite address
newport, RI, 02840, US
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