Technical Writer Job at McBride, Massachusetts

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  • McBride
  • Massachusetts

Job Description

McBride Consulting LLC has an exciting opportunity for a  Senior Technical Writer   providing support to the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBD), Theater Battle Control Division. The Theater Battle Control Division manages efforts focused on developing, acquiring, fielding and sustaining programs that support worldwide communications, Battle Management, Command & Control, Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C2ISR), Tactical Air Control, Air/Ground Surveillance, Time Critical Targeting, Combat Identification, Radar Imagery, Integrated Air/Missile Defense, and Mobile/Fixed C2ISR Performance, Exploitation & Dissemination Facilities.

 

This is a full-time position located at Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA.

You will be responsible for the following:

Duties includ e, but not limited to: 

 

  • Obtaining, analyzing, and selecting the pertinent information
  • Determining the most logical and effective sequence of the narrative
  • Determining the overall length and tone based on the objectives, the medium, and the audience
  • Writing the material
  • Consulting on or selecting illustrative material
  • Preparing the material for publication
  • Write technical direction on product announcements, marketing brochures, advertisements, and marketing specifications
  • Meet with customer representatives, vendors, system engineers, and program managers to establish technical specifications
  • Study drawings, specifications, mockups, and product samples
  • Create user documentation for a variety of material, including how-to guides and instruction manual
  • Prepare charts, graphs, or forms to go along with rough drafts
  • Ensure document contents follow required formats
  • Write clear and concise policies and procedures
  • Ensure consistency of wording among multiple documents
  • Create table of contents and cite sources
  • Submit copies to managers for feedback
  • Maintain electronic library or all signed documents and final presentations
  • Provide updates and different editions as necessary

Requirements

Citizenship: Must be a US citizen

 

Minimum Required Qualifications

Clearance :   Must have and be able to maintain a Secret level clearance

Education:   BA/BS degree

Years’ experience: 10+ years of experience, with at least five years supporting DoD programs

  • Technical writing experience within the DoD relative to information and/or business systems environment
  • Ability to work on technical content for learning about, getting started, using, configuring, deploying, integrating, monitoring, tuning, and troubleshooting software systems, products, tools, and services. 
  • Ability to use and learn to use different authoring, development, and design tools such as GitLab, Website maintenance, Markdown, Javascript, Figma, and Lucid. 
  • Additionally, knowledge management, information architecture, and content design and content strategy skills are all relevant and applicable to contributing to the mission.
  • Excellent writing skills and strong command of the English language, including grammar
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work well with other organizations and personnel with disparate backgrounds
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
  • Strong technical, analytical and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and with a team

 

Additional Information

Location:  Hanscom Air Force Base in Bedford, Massachusetts

Onsite 

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Job Tags

Full time, Worldwide,

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