Documentation Technical Writer

Requisition Number : 25985

Required Travel : 0 - 10%

Employment Type : Full Time / Hourly / Non-Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range : $54,109.00 - $61,839.00

Security Clearance : Secret

Level of Experience : Mid

Meet HII's Mission Technologies Division

Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense - the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that's right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

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Summary

Join HII as we keep the world's most powerful Navy afloat! Right now, HII's System Integration group is seeking a Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) Documentation Technical Writer to join our Fleet Sustainment group! This is a full-time position location in the Virginia Beach, VA area. As our CSOSS Documentation Technical Writer you will play a critical role as part of the Integrated Training Systems Installation and Sustainment (ITSIS) support contract for the U.S. Navy.

What You Will Do

Develop, revise, and maintain moderately complex technical documentation, including procedures, illustrations, and manuals for Navy systems.

Create and edit content using tools such as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Arbortext Editor, and IsoDraw 7.

Utilize the Navy Publishing Application (NPA) Contenta system to develop XML-based documentation.

Interpret design documents, engineering drawings, procedures, and test specifications to produce accurate CSOSS procedures and diagrams.

Collaborate with engineers, project managers, and technical staff to gather and validate information.

Develop and maintain a database of Combat System and Training System configurations.

Conduct Quality Assurance (QA) reviews of technical documentation for accuracy, clarity, and adherence to CSOSS standards.

Support the CSOSS documentation lifecycle for Naval ship classes, including DDG, FFG, and LCS.

What You Must Have

Associates Degree or other 2 year technical degree in related discipline and 3 years of related experience; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 5 years related experience.

Must have experience working on Combat Systems Operational Sequencing System (CSOSS) program.

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Minimum of 5 years of experience using PTC Arbortext Editor and IsoDraw.

Proven experience writing and editing XML-based technical documentation in a defense or engineering environment.

Must be proficient with Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, and other Microsoft Office applications.

Experience working within structured content management systems (CMS), especially Contenta.

Preferred : Bonus Points For

Having at least 6 year's of related experience.

Ability to read and interpret engineering diagrams and technical reports.

Strong attention to detail and quality control.

Physical Requirements

Job performance will normally require only minor lifting and carrying of boxes of records or equipment.

HII is more than a job - it's an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus / other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII

We build the world's most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI / ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America's top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people's safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you'll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to buildyourcareer@hii-co.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.