Technical specialist Jobs in Waco, TX

Job Description :

The Specialist, Technical Writer will be responsible for gathering, composing, and editing technical information to prepare flight manuals, maintenance manuals, and other technical documentation for our warfighters. The Technical Publications team is a group of professionals committed to providing quality and timely publication deliverables for commercial and government projects in a dynamic environment.

Essential Functions :

• Communicate with contacts inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather information and understand technical specifications and requirements.
• Compile and structure researched technical information for development of documentation. Including understanding engineering principles, reading schematics and / or wiring diagrams.
• Authoring / Generating content for illustrated parts catalogs / maintenance manuals / flight operation / mission systems / Instructions for Continued Airworthiness (ICA) documents, in an Unstructured / Structured FrameMaker environment or other authoring software for commercial and / or Air Force, Army, or Navy programs.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear and accessible documentation that is easy for end-users to understand.
• Ensure that all documentation adheres to industry standards and best practices, as well as relevant DoD and FAA regulations and guidelines (including ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, Mil-STD-2361C, MIL-STD-37874, etc.).
• Work closely with the management team to stay updated on project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• May manage projects or processes with general supervision.
• Recommends enhancements to systems and processes.
• Works to achieve operational targets for specific programs and projects with moderate impact on departmental results.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Acrobat, FrameMaker and Microsoft Office.
• Strong working knowledge of ATA100, ATA iSpec 2200, MIL-PRF-38807C, MIL-STD-2361C and MIL-STD-37874. S1000D.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A proactive and self-motivated approach to work, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

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