Technical Writer II - V2X
Reston, VA
About the Job
Overview
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
Desciption:
V2X specializes in management and technology support services for a variety of federal agencies and commercial organizations. We have an opportunity for a Technical Writer supporting the US Navy and FMS users. Documents to be developed include user’s manuals, software installation manuals, reference guides, trainee guides, lesson plans, training slides, and other related material.
Key Responsibilites:
+ Writes, edits, and reviews user manuals, instructional/process/business/technical/project documents, for IT hardware/software, and other company purposes.
+ Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, training, and user.
+ Conduct regular reviews and updates of systems documentation to reflect changes, enhancements, and bug fixes, ensuring that documentation remains accurate and up to date throughout the project.
+ Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and nontechnical.
+ Be involved in the development and collection of performance metrics for monthly reporting and for use in developiong/improving the documentation process.
Qualifications
Education:
+ Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
+ Three (3) years’ experience in technical writing.
+ Experience developing software user and/or system administrator manuals.
+ Experience developing software user and/or system administrator training materials.
+ Candidate must be able to analyze and research software functions using a variety of technical source materials to develop documentation for the end user.
+ The ability to work independently with limited guidance yet function as a member of a team.
+ Comfort in switching priorities or tasking and working on multiple tasks as schedules change.
Other Requirements:
+ Must have a Level Secret security clearance.
+ Must be a US Citizen.
Desired Qualifications:
+ Experience developing documentation and training for military computer systems, specifically JMPS.
+ Experience with system administration or operations of military planning systems in the aviation field, specifically with JMPS.
+ Experience with developing and authoring of video or multimedia content is a plus.
+ Candidate familiarity with military documentation and training development using current DoD and NAVAIR specifications and standards including but not limited to NAVEDTRA 130, NAVAIR 00-25-100, NAVAIR 00-25-604, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, and MIL-STD-24784.
+ Experience with XML authoring.
+ Experience with DoD and NAVAIR documentation acquisition processes.
Skills & Technology Used:
+ Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:
+ Possess both analytical and interpersonal skills.
+ Good problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills/techniques
Business Partner/Effective Communicator:
+ The candidate must have English language skills to communicate and negotiate with vendors.
+ Strong communicator must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
+ Ability to train, lead projects, and direct employees.
+ Customer service-oriented, detail-focused, proactive behavior, and multi-tasking capability are also essential.
Software:
+ Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Outlook
+ SharePoint
+ Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.
What We Bring:
+ At V2X, we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
+ The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
+ Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Employee benefits include the following:
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Retirement plan
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.
Responsibilities
Desciption:
V2X specializes in management and technology support services for a variety of federal agencies and commercial organizations. We have an opportunity for a Technical Writer supporting the US Navy and FMS users. Documents to be developed include user’s manuals, software installation manuals, reference guides, trainee guides, lesson plans, training slides, and other related material.
Key Responsibilites:
+ Writes, edits, and reviews user manuals, instructional/process/business/technical/project documents, for IT hardware/software, and other company purposes.
+ Prepare, review, revise, and maintain technical documents, including software and systems engineering, system operations, testing, training, and user.
+ Conduct regular reviews and updates of systems documentation to reflect changes, enhancements, and bug fixes, ensuring that documentation remains accurate and up to date throughout the project.
+ Write, format, edit, review, and proof procedural and technical information for technical and nontechnical.
+ Be involved in the development and collection of performance metrics for monthly reporting and for use in developiong/improving the documentation process.
Qualifications
Education:
+ Bachelor’s degree in English, Technical Writing, Computer Science, or a related field.
Experience
+ Three (3) years’ experience in technical writing.
+ Experience developing software user and/or system administrator manuals.
+ Experience developing software user and/or system administrator training materials.
+ Candidate must be able to analyze and research software functions using a variety of technical source materials to develop documentation for the end user.
+ The ability to work independently with limited guidance yet function as a member of a team.
+ Comfort in switching priorities or tasking and working on multiple tasks as schedules change.
Other Requirements:
+ Must have a Level Secret security clearance.
+ Must be a US Citizen.
Desired Qualifications:
+ Experience developing documentation and training for military computer systems, specifically JMPS.
+ Experience with system administration or operations of military planning systems in the aviation field, specifically with JMPS.
+ Experience with developing and authoring of video or multimedia content is a plus.
+ Candidate familiarity with military documentation and training development using current DoD and NAVAIR specifications and standards including but not limited to NAVEDTRA 130, NAVAIR 00-25-100, NAVAIR 00-25-604, MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-38784, and MIL-STD-24784.
+ Experience with XML authoring.
+ Experience with DoD and NAVAIR documentation acquisition processes.
Skills & Technology Used:
+ Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving:
+ Possess both analytical and interpersonal skills.
+ Good problem-solving, negotiation, and organizational skills/techniques
Business Partner/Effective Communicator:
+ The candidate must have English language skills to communicate and negotiate with vendors.
+ Strong communicator must be able to communicate clearly both in writing and orally.
+ Ability to train, lead projects, and direct employees.
+ Customer service-oriented, detail-focused, proactive behavior, and multi-tasking capability are also essential.
Software:
+ Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
+ Outlook
+ SharePoint
+ Personal computer, printer, copy machine and other general office equipment.
What We Bring:
+ At V2X, we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.
+ The successful candidate’s starting pay will be based on, but not limited to, their job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions.
+ Please speak with a recruiter for additional information.
Employee benefits include the following:
+ Healthcare coverage
+ Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
+ Retirement plan
+ Wellness programs
+ Paid time off, including holidays
+ Learning and development resources
+ Employee assistance resources
Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and supports the contributions of each individual. This commitment along with our common Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation and expand our success in the global marketplace. Vectrus is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.
Source : V2X