Technical Writer 2

Technical Writer

TCS Govcon LLC, Bedford, Indiana, United States (On-site)

Location:

On-Site at the military installation. Some telework may be allowed, not guaranteed.

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

Commensurate with experience. SCA Wage Determination applies

Clearance Level Required:

Secret (Interim Secret to start). U.S. Citizenship required.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Technical Writer to support the NAVAIR program. This position focuses on creating, editing, and formatting a range of technical documentation and instructional content that complies with established military and industry standards, while also supporting test data analysis tied to range testing activities. The successful candidate will support engineering and logistics teams by translating complex technical information into clear, structured documentation, and will work closely with the engineering team to take on data analysis and reporting tasks currently performed by an engineer, freeing that engineer to focus on other priorities.

Experience and Skills:

• Associate's degree in a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience (additional experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree).

• Proficient with Arbortext Editor, XML schema, and structured data/documentation.

• Comfortable performing basic statistical calculations (average, standard deviation) using a defined process or formula.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, Excel, Visio, Project).

• Proficient with Adobe Acrobat and experience with Adobe FrameMaker, Photoshop, and Illustrator.

• Desktop publishing proficiency including tables, graphics, diagrams, and layout.

• Knowledge of DoD standards such as MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D.

• Experience working in a DoD/defense documentation environment.

• Ability to understand, interpret, and synthesize engineering drawings and data.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, take direction on the fundamentals of the role, and proactively seek out answers rather than wait for step-by-step instructions.

Travel:

Minimal. Occasional travel to customer sites may be required.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health benefits, including life, health, dental, vision, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) coverage for eligible employees and family members.

• 401(K) Plan with company match.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Competitive salaries.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

• Administrative

Skills

• Technical Writing

• PDF Creator

• MIL-STD

Screening questions

Required qualifications

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?

  Ideal Answer: Yes

• How many years of experience do you have in Technical Writing for government contracts?

  Ideal Answer: Minimum: 1

• Are you willing to work on-site in Bedford or at the military installation?

  Ideal Answer: Yes