Technical Writer

ManTech International • Chesapeake, VA • 2h ago

Description & Requirements

Shape the future of defense with MANTECH! Join a team dedicated to safeguarding our nation through advanced tech and innovative solutions. Since 1968, we've been a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, delivering cutting-edge projects that make a real impact. Dive into exciting opportunities in Cybersecurity, IT, Data Analytics and more. Propel your career forward and be part of something extraordinary. Your journey starts now-protect and innovate with MANTECH!

MANTECH seeks a motivated and detail-oriented Technical Writer to join our team in Chesapeake, VA.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Research, analyze, and verify technical data to bring manuals to required standards ensuring accuracy of information

Communicate with appropriate departments and coordinate production and distribution of materials

Conduct parts research for mechanical and electrical systems and equipment

Interface with customer personnel, vendors, and military personnel

Revise or write standardized material for manuals, instruction books and related technical publications concerned with work methods and procedures, and installation, operation, and maintenance of machinery and other equipment

Receive technical direction from supervisor or senior writer, notes, manuals containing operating procedures, detailed manufacturer's catalogs, drawings and other data relative to operation, maintenance, and service of equipment

Access to blueprints, sketches, drawings, parts lists, specifications, mockups, and product samples to integrate and delineate technology, operating procedure, and production sequence and detail

Must be able to travel occasionally

Minimum Qualifications:

2+ years of technical writer experience

Proficient with Microsoft Office products, specifically MSWord

Experience in the development of technical documents to specified military standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Arbortext 8.3 and above.

Understanding of SGML

Knowledge of the military, commercial and recreational marine industry in boats under 200 feet

Working knowledge of Google Office Products

Experience in Quality Assurance of technical documentation

Clearance Requirements:

U.S. Citizenship required and an active Secret security clearance

Physical Requirements:

Ability to sit at a desk or workstation for extended periods while working on a computer

Perform equipment validations on boats either on trailers or in the water.

Ability to transport and lift up to 30 lbs.

Ability to climb up to three (3) flights of stairs.

Crawling and maneuvering in confined spaces or bilge areas, if required

The projected compensation range for this position is $42,300.00-$70,200.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

MANTECH considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to disability or veteran status or any other status protected under any federal, state, or local law or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position with MANTECH, please email us at careers@mantech.com and provide your name and contact information.

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