Technical Engineering Writer 2 with Security Clearance

Chipton-Ross is seeking a Technical Engineering Writer 2 for a contract opportunity in Elkridge, MD. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS (REQUIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Successful candidates will have excellent communications and interpersonal skills, be proactive, possess excellent problem-solving and organizational skills, and be self-motivated.
* Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field
Or Military operations and maintenance experience with radar, communications, electro-optics, networks and information technology-based sensors/systems Or proven mechanical aptitude demonstrated by job experience required for grasping the maintenance part of the technical manuals * Ability to comprehend military specifications (experience with MIL-STD-40051 a plus)
* Proficiency with MS Office Products
* Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat
* Experience tagging XML documents
* Minimum of 2 years' technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer or other XML authoring software tools
* Experience using Confluence/JIRA
* Proven ability to manage several tasks simultaneously
* Excellent attention to detail and good organizational skills
* Self-starter and engaged team member POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES * Writes, rewrites, develops technical manual content such as Operating Procedures, Maintenance procedures, Troubleshooting procedures, Preventive Maintenance, to communicate clearly and effectively technical information and instructions to the military end-user.
* Oversee development of illustrative materials, selecting drawings, sketches, diagrams and charts.
* Conduct quality review of materials.
* Author and publish materials in electronic (basic and interactive), structured (HTML, XML, and SGML).
* Collaborate with task leads, writers, engineers, and instructors, to develop and deliver technical manuals to varying levels of details.
* Research and compile information from program documents, engineering sources, et al. to develop manual outlines and adhere to military specifications and standards of technical writing.
* Perform other duties as assigned. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (DESIRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE) * Minimum of 5 years' technical writing experience with structured authoring applications, such as Arbortext, and/or IADS viewer, or other XML authoring software tools
* Knowledge of Simplified Technical English (ASD-STE 100)
* Expert knowledge of standards - XML, SGML, HTML, S1000D and DITA for structured Content
* Self-starter and engaged team member REQUIRED EDUCATION Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline or related field is required. School must be accredited. WORK HOURS 9/80 workweek. MISCELLANEOUS Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION * Applicants responding to this position will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements by currently possessing the ability to view classified government information. * Employment will be contingent on clearing a drug screen and background check. Both must clear prior to start date. * Candidates responding to this posting must currently possess the eligibility to work in the United States. No third parties please.