Mantech

MANTECH seeks a motivated, mission- and customer-oriented Technical Editor, Writer to join our team in the Lexington Park, MD, area. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing/updating technical documentations in extensible Markup Language (XML) using Arbortext Editor authoring software, Microsoft Word, and Adobe Pro

• Ensuring compliance with appropriate standards and/or specifications, i.e., MIL-STD-38784, military aircraft technical manual style guides, and GPO Style Manual; this includes incorporating changes in document sections, formatting, autobook marking, creating hyperlinks, linking captions, creating tables, creating citations, searching and replacing styles and special characters, indexing, and similar automated functions

• Ensuring technical documentation is accurate, complete, meets editorial and government specifications, and adheres to standards for quality, graphics, coverage, format, and style

• Experience with graphic resolution for insertion into documentation 

• Ensuring written files and information are kept up to date and stored in accordance with procedures

• Performing technical writing assignments with minimal direct supervision

• Developing materials that may not have prescribed standards (e.g., creating style sheets)

• Interviewing production and engineering personnel to develop the understanding required to perform technical writing assignments

• Reviewing written materials and recommending revisions or changes in scope, format, and content

• Rewriting technical information for clarity

• Participating in developing and writing a variety of technical reports, software user manuals, and/or manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses

• Coordinating- the display of graphics in the production/publication of the document

• Using provided training and guidance to properly document classification markings

• Managing document version control for frequently updated documents

• Using online resources and collaborative environments in the production of documents

• Maintaining a comprehensive library of technical terminology and documentation

• Writing correspondence, such as cover letters, summarizing all recommended changes

• Providing design support to ensure communications and collateral adhere to strict brand guidelines

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 5+ years of related technical writing experience

• 3+ years of experience with PTC Arbortext or XML editing software tools

• Attention to detail with ability to accurately proofread and perform quality assurance on technical data

• Strong organizational and time management skills; must be able to multitask, prioritize, and manage deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Must be able to support frequent meetings and technical work onsite and offsite NAS Patuxent River

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of demonstrated experience directly related to military aircraft technical data products and manuals (NATOPS/NATIP)

• Experience producing technical documents either in a program office, on a proposal team, or as a technical writer

• Experience with built-in editors in collaborative software applications

• Knowledge of S1000-D content management

Clearance Requirement:

• Must have a Secret clearance to start.

Physical Requirements:

• Tasking is primarily computer based.  The person in this position must be able to operate and perform tasking on a PC.

• Must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, Customers, and management through email, phone, and other virtual communication methods (e.g. TEAMS, ZOOM).