Overview
Technical Writer (F3008 2025-):
Bowhead seeks an experienced Technical Writer to support the NAVAIR Crew Served Weapons In-Service Engineering activity in Crane, IN.
Responsibilities
Essential functions will include:
Developing high-quality documentation that is coherent and easy to follow as well as complies with corresponding standard, style guide, and/or directive and meets the customers' and end users' needs.
Researching, collecting, analyzing, organizing, and preparing technical information and data.
Editing technical documentation for format, accuracy, clarity, consistency, and adherence to government specifications.
Performing desktop publishing support (e.g., format and layout) for technical documentation.
Creating and manipulating illustrations, graphics, charts, diagrams, etc. to be included in documentation.
Participating in project meetings, review meetings, and validation/verification events.
Performing clerical/administrative duties as assigned such as file management and recording and distributing meeting minutes.
Interfacing with technical writers, multimedia personnel, customers, and possible government team.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Associate's degree in a related discipline and five (5) years of related experience in DoD contracting. Additional experience accepted in lieu of a degree.
Proficient in desktop publishing with abilities to create and update tables, to create and manipulate graphics and drawings, to create and update flowcharts, and to format/layout text.
Proficient in Adobe Acrobat, Arbortext Editor. Experience with standards such as MIL-STD-3001, MIL-STD-40051, MIL-STD-38784, and S1000D.
Strong familiarity of military supply chain processes and product life-cycle management.
Expert level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team
Physical Demands:
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a security clearance at the Secret level. Applicants who currently hold a Secret clearance are strongly encouraged to apply. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.
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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.
Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.
UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.
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ID 2025-22813
Category Technical Writing/Editing
Location : Location US-IN-Crane
SCA Hourly Rate USD $30.38/Hr.
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Minimum Clearance Required Secret
Travel Requirement N/A
