Technical Writer

McBride Consulting has an exciting opportunity for a Technical Writer providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center/Airborne Warning and Control System (AFLCMC/HBS/WIW). The Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) Division has the collective Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) mission responsibility to deliver airborne Battle Management Command & Control (BMC2) capabilities that support joint allied coalition humanitarian and homeland defense operations. Modernization efforts enable continued involvement with worldwide operations by revitalizing legacy mission systems replacing aging computer architectures integrating multisensor data fusion and improving global expeditionary readiness and availability. Additionally the Division assists in the planned divestiture of the E3 platform and in shaping development of followon capabilities for future airborne C2 systems.

This is a full time Hybrid position located at Tinker AFB OK.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Prepare original technical papers manuals policies specifications and reports in scientific technical or professional fields.
  

• Write and edit user documentation how-to guides instruction manuals procedures and training materials.
  

• Translate complex technical concepts into clear user-friendly documentation tailored to specific audiences.
  

• Ensure documents meet agency style formatting tone and accuracy standards.
  

• Analyze drawings specifications test results mock-ups and other inputs to develop or update content.
  

• Collaborate with engineers program managers vendors and customer representatives to define technical specifications.
  

• Maintain and organize an electronic library of signed documents and final presentations.
  

• Ensure consistency and clarity across related documents including citation of sources and generation of tables of contents.
  

• Conduct final reviews for layout grammar and editorial quality before release.
  

• Support document revisions version control and coordination of different editions as needed.
  

• Use Microsoft Office and desktop publishing software for content creation layout and formatting.
  

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 3 of which must be in the DoD OR

• • 7 years of directly related experience 5 of which must be in the DoD
    

Preferred Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Demonstrated experience in technical writing within DoD information systems business systems or defense-related environments translating complex concepts into clear and actionable documentation.
  
• Proficiency in developing and maintaining a wide range of technical documents including user guides instruction manuals policies procedures specifications marketing materials and technical reports.
  
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical drawings specifications mockups product samples and engineering documentation to create accurate and comprehensive content.
  
• Experience ensuring compliance with document formatting standards version control requirements source citation practices and document management procedures.
  
• Skilled in creating supporting visual content such as charts graphs tables forms and presentation materials to enhance technical communication and user understanding.
  
• Strong editing and quality assurance capabilities with expertise in grammar consistency document reviews and standardization across multiple publications.
  
• Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook for document development collaboration and document repository management.
  

Interpersonal Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to gather organize and present information clearly for technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Strong relationship-building abilities with experience collaborating effectively with customers program managers engineers subject matter experts vendors and cross-functional teams.
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills ensuring document accuracy consistency and compliance with established standards.
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in fast-paced and dynamic project environments.
  
• Proactive self-starter with the initiative to independently research develop and update documentation with minimal supervision.
  
• Adaptable and professional team player who works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds disciplines and geographic locations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback navigate complex review cycles and maintain positive working relationships while delivering high-quality documentation.
  

Additional Information

Location: Tinker AFB OK

Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB Seattle)

Hybrid

Benefits

• 401(k)
  
• Dental insurance
  
• Health insurance
  
• Life insurance
  
• Paid time off
  
• Professional development assistance
  
• Referral program
  
• Vision insurance
  

Required Skills:

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen Minimum Required Qualifications Clearance: Must hold an active Secret clearance Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field and 3 years of experience in the respective technical/professional discipline being performed 3 of which must be in the DoD OR 7 years of directly related experience 5 of which must be in the DoD Preferred Qualifications Technical Skills Demonstrated experience in technical writing within DoD information systems business systems or defense-related environments translating complex concepts into clear and actionable documentation. Proficiency in developing and maintaining a wide range of technical documents including user guides instruction manuals policies procedures specifications marketing materials and technical reports. Ability to analyze and interpret technical drawings specifications mockups product samples and engineering documentation to create accurate and comprehensive content. Experience ensuring compliance with document formatting standards version control requirements source citation practices and document management procedures. Skilled in creating supporting visual content such as charts graphs tables forms and presentation materials to enhance technical communication and user understanding. Strong editing and quality assurance capabilities with expertise in grammar consistency document reviews and standardization across multiple publications. Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite including Word PowerPoint Excel and Outlook for document development collaboration and document repository management. Interpersonal Skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to gather organize and present information clearly for technical and non-technical audiences. Strong relationship-building abilities with experience collaborating effectively with customers program managers engineers subject matter experts vendors and cross-functional teams. Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills ensuring document accuracy consistency and compliance with established standards. Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in fast-paced and dynamic project environments. Proactive self-starter with the initiative to independently research develop and update documentation with minimal supervision. Adaptable and professional team player who works effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds disciplines and geographic locations. Demonstrated ability to incorporate stakeholder feedback navigate complex review cycles and maintain positive working relationships while delivering high-quality documentation. Additional Information Location: Tinker AFB OK Travel: 20% (Hanscom AFB Seattle) Hybrid

Required Education:

Education:Bachelors degree in a related field