Technical Writer ll with Security Clearance

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Job description

Fathom 4 () is the kind of defense services company that you've always wanted to work with and for. We strive to take care of all the people we support, which includes our employees, our clients, our troops, and our community. We are in the people business, and that principle is what drives our culture. We hire people for a career, not just a certain project.
When we concentrate on genuinely taking care of you, we know you will do what you can to care for the client. Fathom 4 continues to grow when we build teams that feel the same way. SUMMARY:
Support the research & development, test and evaluation, fielding, documentation development, configuration management, software engineering and integration, training, fielding and sustainment, cybersecurity, and program management of United States Marine Corps (USMC) Signals Intelligence Systems (SIS) programs. RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Write and edit technical documentation for project systems and software as needed to meet contract requirements. Document processes and procedures in a clear, concise, and accurate manner. Research and compile technical data to create and edit technical documentation. Examples of documentation include but are not limited to:
o Operator and Maintenance Manuals
o Administrator Manuals
o User Manuals
o Maintenance and Technical Instructions
o Software Installation Instructions
o Software Release Notes
o Stock Lists
o Test Plans and Reports
o Training Packages
• Interpret and apply concepts for technical writing deliverables based on engineering drawings, technical information from engineers and subject matter experts (SMEs), logisticians, tests conducted with the test team, and other available sources.
• Collaborate with technical writing team and other functional areas to plan, coordinate, and develop new and revised documents, and to properly anticipate potential and incoming changes/gaps.
• Edit and proofread technical documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity of content. Participate in peer reviews of work within the technical writing team and across functional areas.
• Create and edit graphics, photos, figures, flowcharts, diagrams, and other visual aids as needed to document technical concepts.
• Use style guides, military standards, and existing templates to meet formatting, structure, and classification requirements for all written materials.
• Work independently and collaboratively to prepare and maintain documentation for highly complex systems, programming and operations documentation, procedures, and methods. Meet documentation deadlines with minimal input required from management.
• Use appropriate software tools to create, manage, format, and publish technical documentation, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Visio, Gimp, and Adobe Acrobat/PDF X-Change. MINIMUM SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS: EDUCATION • Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Technical Writing or other relevant major is required. EXPERIENCE
• Five (5) years of experience in the development of USMC publications to include: writing/editing technical documentation, procedures and guidelines for C4ISR systems or equipment. CLEARANCE
• Secret Level Clearance required; TS/SCI preferred. ADDITIONAL DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Experience producing documentation, user manuals, training manuals, and other documentation utilized by the end-user community of DoD electronic equipment and systems.
• Experience following and applying military and civilian style guide standards to work products.
• Understanding of 30-60-90% technical documentation deliverables and ability to project due-outs for documentation timeline.
• Familiarity with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), National Stock Numbers (NSNs), Web Federal Logistics Information System (WebFLIS), Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Codes, and H6 naming conventions for documentation specific to the USMC.
• Experience using classification guidelines to meet requirements competently and consistently for derivative classification of deliverables.
• Advanced experience with hardware and software technical writing.
• Strong editing skills. LOCATION
• The work location is Charleston, SC, with 0-5% travel expected. This is an on-site position. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Fathom 4. LLC. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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