Technical Writer Ii Jobs

MIKEL is a growing company providing undersea warfare solutions to the Department of Defense and various civilian organizations since the company's inception in 1999.

MIKEL is currently seeking an experienced Technical Writer to support Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) development. Individual should be creative and self-motivated who is quick thinking, works well with clients and co-workers and very dependable, to develop IETM content data in XML format in accordance with MIL-STDs.

Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of electronic technical manuals standards/procedures. All of the work will be performed in a government provided development environment. All prospective candidates must have a clear understanding of technical manual structure and be familiar with DoD IETM and Tech Manual guidelines and processes.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and updates of IETMs, including:

• Gather source data
• Write and edit technical documentation

• Manage updates and revisions to technical documents
• Analyze documents to maintain continuity of style of content
• Produce electronic and hard copy documentation

Our fast-paced environment demands the ability to manage multiple projects with discipline and deadlines. High-energy, dependable, self-starters with the following qualities:

• Successful communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Customer oriented with flexibility to multi-task and perform a wide range of activities

Desired Skill Sets/Experience:

• Desktop publishing software to automate authoring and publishing processes for technical documentation (e.g. PTC Arbortext, Adobe Frame Maker).
• Experience with JIRA a plus
• IETM development, using XML content management database applications
• Interface with engineers and technical professionals in the writing, editing, and publication of various types of documentation
• Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
• MS Office proficiency
• MilStd24784C and/or S1000D Experience a plus

• 2 years’ experience technical writing and editing Technical Documentation a plus

Requirements

The Technical Writer position requires Associate’s Degree in communications or technical writing, or 2 years Technical Writer experience in a military setting. Equivalent experience can be substituted for a degree if the experience is directly related to the authoring of Electronic Technical Manuals (ETMs) or IETMs.

Department of Defense secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled